Fat is Actually Good (and Useful!)

Most people hear the word fat and think of it as a negative thing, but fat is a beneficial and necessary part of your body. Powell says that fat does, in fact, have two main functions in the body that are needed for survival. Fat stores excess calories safely so you can use them for energy when you’re hungry. Additionally, your fat releases helpful hormones that help control your body’s metabolism. Just because fat is beneficial though, does not mean that you should store it in excess.  Too much fat on the body, as mentioned before, can cause a lot of health problems.