Too much of anything can be bad for you. Try to keep your fat intake around 50g a day.
Yes, it can be. Too much of anything is bad for a weight loss plan. Weight loss depends on creating an energy deficit. In order to lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume. Healthy fats are also known as unsaturated fatty acids. We see these on nutrient labels as poly- and mono-unsaturated fatty acids and find them in nuts, safflower oil, an flaxseed. These compounds help to increase our HDL, or healthy cholesterol, which works to carry plaque away from the arteries. However, too many of these types of fat will likely result in an energy (calorie) surplus in the body which will lead to the weight and fat mass gain.
However, let's not forget health! A healthy diet may allow for up to 40% fat (mostly from healthy fats) which leaves room for fruit, vegetables, beans, and lean protein. A recent study confirmed a diet higher in naturally occuring fiber in whole grains (3 serving a day is recommended) , fruit and vegetables reduces risk of cardiovasular disease.
Yes, it can be bad to take in too many healthy fats when trying to lose weight if they cause you to eat more calories than what you are burning each day. For optimal weight loss results you must ensure the amount of calories you take in through your diet are less than the amount of calories you burn through activity, and that you are taking in a balance of healthy fats, carbohydrates – consisting of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains – and lean protein.
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