Hold onto your olive oil – fat's got a bad rap that needs some serious butter-ing up! In fact, dietary fats are absolutely essential for your health, playing vital roles in everything from protecting your organs and supporting cell growth to helping your body absorb important vitamins and maintain stable energy levels throughout the day.
But not all fats are created equal. Think of unsaturated fats as the responsible members in your nutrition family – these heart-healthy fats in foods like avocados, olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish help keep your body running smoothly and can show up at every meal. Saturated fats, found in foods like butter and red meat, are more like that lovable-but-chaotic uncle who livens up family gatherings – great to have around occasionally, but you wouldn't want to show up for dinner every night!
Alma calculates your baseline daily fat needs based on your individual information and body composition goals. From there, you can fine-tune your fat target to match your eating style. Prefer a Mediterranean-inspired approach with plenty of healthy fats? You can adjust Alma's recommendations towards the upper end of the healthy range. Rather emphasize protein or carbohydrates? You can modify your fat target lower while maintaining a healthy balance.
The key is finding the right approach that works for your body and lifestyle while ensuring you're getting enough of this important nutrient!