{"id":836,"date":"2024-09-23T15:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2025-04-21T22:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T02:24:47","slug":"healthy-fats-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflexmd.com\/blog\/healthy-eating\/healthy-fats-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need to Cut Out Fats?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fat has long had a bad reputation. It\u2019s a nutrient, however, which means the body requires it to function at its best, says MedlinePlus<\/a>. In fact, we need fat for energy, for brain and cell function, and for hair and nail growth. But what are healthy fats to eat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/a> shows we also need fat so the body can absorb important fat-soluble vitamins. These are the vitamins stored in fat: vitamins A, D, E and K. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people who are taking GLP-1, it\u2019s wise to eat an adequate amount of healthy fats. They\u2019re filling and a great source of energy. Carbs provide the body with fuel as well, but unhealthy carbs can make your blood sugar levels spike. That\u2019s a particular concern if you have diabetes, says the American Diabetes Association<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So some fats can be good for the body. Others? Not so much. Here are more facts about fat\u2014including what you need to know about fats while taking GLP-1.<\/p>\n\n\n