Dietary science is complicated and this is not made any easier by the dieting industry. For decades, we were told that fat was bad – and now we hear that fat is good.
The truth is that fat is absolutely necessary for a healthy diet – but it depends on which kind. Hydrogenated fats, which artificially mimic naturally-occurring saturated fats are, indeed very bad for you, as these can clog your arteries, if consumed in excess.
To find out what is known about fat chemistry, watch this quick episode of SciShow.
