All You Need to Know About Fat
Slimming and body shaping are among the trendiest buzzwords, with fat being the primary target of "condemnation." But what exactly is this "unwelcome" fat? Is fat truly all bad with no redeeming qualities? Does being thin automatically mean being healthy? Fat Isn’t Entirely Useless Fat is widely present in both humans and plants, composed of fatty acids and glycerol to form triglycerides. Based on the saturation level of fatty acids, it can be categorized into saturated and unsaturated fats. Excessive fat accumulation is the main cause of obesity and a key culprit behind obesity-related diseases. However, fat isn’t entirely a "villain": it stores vast amounts of energy for the body, facilitates cellular function, and provides protective barriers. Most body fat is distributed subcutaneously and around internal organs. Depending on its location, obese individuals may exhibit an "apple-shaped" (fat concentrated in the abdomen) or "pear-shaped...