{"id":53801,"date":"2023-08-23T10:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T10:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=53801"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"benefits-of-high-fat-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of High Fat Diet: Science Backed Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_A_High_Fat_Diet\" >What Are The Benefits Of A High Fat Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_3_Effects_Of_A_High_Fat_Diet\" >What Are 3 Effects Of A High Fat Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_The_5_Benefits_Of_Fats\" >What Are The 5 Benefits Of Fats?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Improved_Satiety\" >Improved Satiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Improve_moods_and_mental_health\" >Improve moods and mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Increased_energy_levels\" >Increased energy levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Improved_eye_and_skin_health\" >Improved eye and skin health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Improved_nutrient_absorption\" >Improved nutrient absorption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Do_I_Need_A_High_Fat_Diet\" >Do I Need A High Fat Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Happens_If_You_Eat_More_Fat\" >What Happens If You Eat More Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Are_There_Any_Hormonal_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Diet\" >Are There Any Hormonal Benefits Of High Fat Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_Some_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Diet_BodyBuilding\" >What Are Some Benefits Of High Fat Diet BodyBuilding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Is_A_High_Fat_Diet_Good_For\" >What Is A High Fat Diet Good For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_OF_Eating_A_High_Fiber_Low_Fat_Diet\" >What Are The Benefits OF Eating A High Fiber Low Fat Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Is_A_High_Fat_Diet_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is A High Fat Diet Good For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#Does_High_Fat_Diet_Raise_Blood_Pressure\" >Does High Fat Diet Raise Blood Pressure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Protein_Diet\" >What Are The Benefits Of High Fat Protein Diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high fat diet is an eating plan where you typically consume 32 to 60 percent of your daily calorie intake from fat alone. For years, fat was often seen as the enemy especially in relation to obesity and chronic illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, more research has shown that it would seem that not all fat is bad, and that there might be some benefits to having a high fat diet in your life. If you would like to learn more about this, read on to find out the benefits and risks of a high fat diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_A_High_Fat_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of A High Fat Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some potential benefits of high fat diet include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved satiety and eventual <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/summer-weight-loss-plans\/\">weight loss<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved mental health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A boost in energy levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved eye and skin health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved nutrient absorption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_3_Effects_Of_A_High_Fat_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are 3 Effects Of A High Fat Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the above listed health benefits of high fat diet might make it look like the best eating plan out there, it may not be that simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trick to any high fat diet is taking note which fats you consume. If you do not watch which fats you eat you might end up with more negative side effects than positive outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unhealthy high fat diet can contribute to numerous health issues including but not limited to weight gain and obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease, and some types of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/press-releases\/coming-to-consensus-on-dietary-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK235018\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid the negative effects and be sure you gain the benefits of a high fat low carb diet, it is essential to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy fats. There are 3 kinds of fats that you should be aware of when starting a high fat diet<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans fats &#8211; These fats occur in both natural and artificial forms. The natural kind found in meat and dairy probably aren\u2019t bad for you, however, artificial trans fats are hazardous to your health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial trans fats occur when natural vegetable oils are chemically altered to stay solid at room temperatures and increase their shelf life. Research has linked trans fats to illnesses like breast and colon cancer, disorders of nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and allergies. They have also been known to cause shortening of pregnancy period, risks of preeclampsia and vision problems in infants (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3551118\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These fats have been banned in many countries, including the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781-1024x576.png\" alt=\"health benefits of high fat diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207781.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturated fats &#8211; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to saturated fats as the \u2018in-between fats\u2019. In moderation, these fats won\u2019t do harm to your body. However, in large amounts, they can potentially be detrimental..<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturated fats are found naturally in foods like red meat, whole milk and other dairy foods, coconut oil, as well as processed foods like baked goods, ice cream and fried foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The debate on how detrimental saturated fats are in moderation is still ongoing but the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Health Association<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that we should try to limit our intake to 5-6% of calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30084105\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/fats\/saturated-fats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsaturated fats &#8211; These are the \u2018good, healthy fats\u2019 and they come in two forms, namely monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-fats-for-keto\/\">healthy fats<\/a> are liquid at room temperature and found mainly in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3s and Omega 6s are two types of essential polyunsaturated fats which our bodies require but cannot make. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet has been shown to be better for the health of your heart, and may also lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and respiratory diseases\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1467-3010.2006.00571.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/07\/160705120026.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this, it seems clear that people on high fat diets should focus on getting most of their energy from unsaturated fats, with a much smaller amount coming from saturated fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-protein-diet-plan-for-weight-loss\/\">7-Day Protein Diet Plan For Weight Loss<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_5_Benefits_Of_Fats\"><\/span><b>What Are The 5 Benefits Of Fats?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet high in healthy fats may lead to the following benefits<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Satiety\"><\/span><strong>Improved Satiety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satiety is simply the feeling of fullness. If you have a tendency to eat too much, or feel hungry as soon as you are done eating, a high fat diet might help you eat less. One small study done on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajcn.nutrition.org\/article\/S0002-9165(23)24008-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that unsaturated fats increased satiety while saturated fats did not (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/89\/4\/1019\/4596700\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Theoretically, the faster and fuller you feel during a meal, the fewer calories you consume, which can also lead to weight loss. On the other hand, fat is much more calorie dense than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-protein-diet-plan-for-weight-loss\/\">protein<\/a> or carbohydrates, so a small volume provides a lot of calories. Eating more fat may make you feel more full, but it also provides more calories. Fat is easy to overeat for this reason and also because it tastes good to us. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK53550\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK53552\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is why balance is important in our diets, but there is no need to fear fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_moods_and_mental_health\"><\/span><strong>Improve moods and mental health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same way that fats were demonized for the obesity epidemic, so long-term high fat diets have been linked to mental health issues like depression and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4869056\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, as we learn more about the different types of fats and their benefits, we see that it may not be that simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Journal\u00a0 of Public Health <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2019 found that the consumption of polyunsaturated fats may contribute to the decrease of depressive symptoms in patients, while improving positive mood and reducing anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/eurpub\/article\/29\/Supplement_1\/ckz034.032\/5480766\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study conducted on about 300 women aged between 18 to 49 years old found that higher intakes of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with lower anxiety scores. Oleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid also had similar associations while saturated fatty acids were associated with increased anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/annals-general-psychiatry.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12991-020-00264-9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology Today<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not eating enough fat may increase the risk of depression, suicide, irritability, and anger (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/the-science-mental-health\/202002\/low-fat-diet-can-make-you-angry-irritable-and-depressed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47339 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of high fat protein diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207788.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_energy_levels\"><\/span><strong>Increased energy levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been feeling lethargic throughout the day, eating healthy fats as part of balanced meals could help increase your energy levels. Fat is energy-dense, providing 9 calories per gram of energy which can help your body function and you get through the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_eye_and_skin_health\"><\/span><strong>Improved eye and skin health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to eye health, fruits, leafy greens, as well as Vitamins A, C and E, are what many people automatically think of. Vitamins A and E are\u00a0 fat-soluble and tend to be present in foods which are rich in healthy fats. Also, according to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Ophthalmology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, omega 3s are also essential for good eye health, specifically helping with tear function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/tips-prevention\/fabulous-foods-your-eyes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies have also shown that polyunsaturated fats might help improve skin barrier function, and improve skin hydration reducing redness and dryness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21569104\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3133503\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21088453\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22123240\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_nutrient_absorption\"><\/span><strong>Improved nutrient absorption<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming healthy fats as part of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet could help with the absorption of fat soluble nutrients like Vitamins A, D, E, and K (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK218749\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/10\/171009124026.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_A_High_Fat_Diet\"><\/span><b>Do I Need A High Fat Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you consume enough healthy fats in your diet, you can easily gain all the above mentioned benefits of healthy fats. High fat low carb diets are sometimes used for weight loss, but weight loss is achievable with many different types of diets as long as a calorie deficit is created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any medical conditions or are on any medications, please speak to your doctor first before switching to a new diet, especially if you plan to decrease your carbohydrate intake and are on medication to lower your blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-1024x577.png\" alt=\"benefits of high fat low carb diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738-1634x920.png 1634w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207738.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Eat_More_Fat\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Eat More Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating more healthy unsaturated fats and fewer saturated fats is typically recommended for heart health and other reasons. Whether it is a good idea to eat more total fat depends on your overall diet. It is generally recommended to have 20-35% of your total calories come from fat. Don\u2019t forget to include lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for a healthy balanced diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Hormonal_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Diet\"><\/span><b>Are There Any Hormonal Benefits Of High Fat Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sources say that a higher fat intake is essential for hormones especially in women. However, there is very little research to back up this claim. One study found that higher fat intakes in healthy women were associated with very small increases in testosterone and that intake of the polyunsaturated fatty acid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">docosapentaenoic acid (DHA) was associated with a lower risk of anovulation (lack or absence of ovulation) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4763493\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This suggests that eating enough healthy fat is important for hormone production, but it doesn\u2019t suggest that eating more fat will affect hormone levels in someone who already eats enough healthy fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-carbs-a-day-to-lose-weight\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><i>How Many Carbs A Day To Lose Weight?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Diet_BodyBuilding\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Benefits Of High Fat Diet BodyBuilding?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proponents of this way of eating in bodybuilding claim that it can help you, especially during the cutting phase. By increasing fats in your diet, you are able to eat fewer carbs. They say that this in turn will help your body be able to burn fat faster, and you are more sated thus consuming less calories. Direct evidence for this is lacking, and individual experiences may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_High_Fat_Diet_Good_For\"><\/span><b>What Is A High Fat Diet Good For?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diets higher in healthy fats instead of saturated fats may help with heart health, increase satiety, and even improve mental health and skin barrier function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_OF_Eating_A_High_Fiber_Low_Fat_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits OF Eating A High Fiber Low Fat Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diets higher in fiber have been linked to lower risk of heart disease, reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, better weight control and management, better glycemic control, reduced risk of certain forms of cancer, as well as improved digestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0002916523195980\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You don\u2019t have to limit healthy fats to get the benefits of increasing your fiber intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47259 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of high fat diet bodybuilding\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_A_High_Fat_Diet_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is A High Fat Diet Good For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can work for some people. Some high fat diets like the ketogenic diet have helped people lose weight by creating a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_High_Fat_Diet_Raise_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><b>Does High Fat Diet Raise Blood Pressure?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily if you eat the right fats. Remember that unsaturated fats are the healthy fats that you should be consuming primarily as they are good for heart health, while limiting saturated fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_High_Fat_Protein_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of High Fat Protein Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including protein can also help promote satiety, and can help preserve muscle mass if you are trying to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25757894\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possible benefits of a high fat diet are highly dependent on the kinds of fats you consume. Failure to watch which type of fats you consume might lead to more disadvantages than advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your eating plan is made up of mostly unsaturated fats with a limited amount of saturated fats, then you may experience the above mentioned benefits. Be sure to avoid trans fats if you live in a country that has not banned them.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_high_fat_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high fat diet is an eating plan where you typically consume 32 to 60 percent of your daily calorie intake from fat alone. 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Kamau","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/cf1116d250efa55b82f46ea139abdc3b"},"headline":"Benefits Of High Fat Diet: Science Backed Facts","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/"},"wordCount":1898,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-high-fat-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2018189174-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Diets"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high fat diet is an eating plan where you typically consume 32 to 60 percent of your daily calorie intake from fat alone. 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