Not All Fats Are Equal: Expert Explains Saturated Versus Unsaturated Fat

Not All Fats Are Equal: Expert Explains Saturated Versus Unsaturated Fat

Fats are an essential part of our diet, but not all are created equal. Some are linked to heart disease, while others are linked to better overall health and wellness. Knowing the difference is essential, so here, with the help of nutrition scientist Gigi Kwok-Hinsley, DrPH, MS, RD, we break down the key differences between saturated and unsaturated fats and look into why one is vilified and the other is recommended. Spoiler: it has a lot to do …