There are two types of fats that I am going to discuss: saturated fat (known as “baddy”) and unsaturated fat (known as the “goody”).

For many years the message has been ‘eat less fat’…However it is more accurate to say ‘eat less saturated fat’.

Saturated fat is the type of fat that contributes to fatty build up in artery walls causing blood clots and other cardiac issues. Whilst unsaturated fats are less of a health problem they can contribute to an increase in body fat and weight if you are inactive. All fats eaten in excess are easily converted to body fat.

We’re often told to eat only 20-30g fat a day – good luck to you!! The average man eats more than 100g fat everyday therefore a more realistic daily goal is 40-60g fat.