Sedentary routines have us glued to screens, prompting a global rush toward fat-free everything. From zero-fat milk to oil-less cooking, the movement promises slim waists and vitality. Reality check: this approach might be fueling more problems than it solves, according to traditional and modern health insights.
Ayurveda highlights fats’ irreplaceable roles in cellular integrity and mental sharpness. Eliminate them, and your brain—60% fat—suffers first. Prioritize beneficial sources: homemade ghee, virgin cold-pressed oils (mustard, til, nariyal), nuts, seeds like flax, avocados. Avoid the trans fats lurking in fried snacks and packaged goods.
Fat’s magic lies in enabling vitamin uptake. A, D, E, K need lipid carriers to enter your system fully. Deprivation leads to brittle bones, vision issues, and oxidative stress. Neurologically, omega-3s bridge neuron gaps, preventing depression and Alzheimer’s shadows.
Reproductive health hinges on fats too. Testosterone for men, estrogen for women—both falter without them, causing libido dips, cycle disruptions, infertility. The solution? Thoughtful inclusion, not exclusion. Track your macros, source wisely, and listen to your body. Ditching zero-fat could be your best health move yet.