MYTH: Avoid eating all FAT!

Fat has gotten a bad rap because of its high caloric content per gram, however, there are many benefits of having fats in your diet.

There’s only one type of fat you want to avoid at all costs: trans fat. This man-made fat is not only bad for your health, but it can increase lean muscle breakdown and fat storage. The fact is, you need about 20-30% of your total calories from fats, as research shows active people with lower fat intake have lower hormone and energy levels.

So be sure to consume monounsaturated and omega-3 fats, with foods such as avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and trout.

WHY? These fats aren’t readily stored as body fat, they are easily burned for fuel during exercise and they stimulate fat burning.