It is widely accepted that a high-fat diet is unhealthy, but this consensus might be overturned. Recently, some experts have suggested that fat, for some people, could actually be beneficial to their health.
According to experts, fats are divided into two main categories: saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are generally considered unhealthy; unsaturated fats are relatively beneficial, and they are further divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Experts point out that some people who crave high-fat foods remain very healthy. This could be because their bodies absorb beneficial unsaturated fats more efficiently. For those who are active and have high energy expenditure, eating more high-fat food might actually be beneficial to their health. Experts say that some hospitals, when treating patients with cardiovascular diseases, advise them to follow a low-fat diet and exercise more. In reality, some patients may not benefit much from this, and the problem might be solved by a single medication. Other patients may not need medication at all, and their health can be improved simply by changing their lifestyle habits.