GQ
There may be no nutrient more maligned than fat.
In the 90s, it was widely believed we needed to avoid fat at all costs, and food products branded as “low-fat” were everywhere. By the 2010s, the pendulum swung the other way: fat was suddenly in. The ketogenic diet entered society’s collective conscious, people started putting butter in their coffee, and avocado toast was a hot brunch item.
Cut to today: chances are you still don’t know exactly how much fat — or what kinds — you should be eating. So we consulted registered dietitians and put together this guide as a reference. It covers everything from how much fat per day to consume to the healthiest ways to get it, so you can plan your fitness goals accordingly.
What Are the Types of Fat?
First, a fat refresher . There are four