Fat Facts

Which of the dietary fats are really essential? Should some be avoided altogether? Is there an optimum quantity of dietary fat that we should all be aiming for? Can you have too much or too little? What about omega 3 fats? Much of the information about omega 3 over the course of the past few decades has focused almost exclusively on fish as the source of this essential fatty acid. Is this true? What do vegans do? Is supplementation the only viable option for those of us who eat a plant-based diet? The consistent messaging around omega 3 meant that fish was the last animal food that the two of us gave up. What we have since learnt means that we now know we don't need fish to cover our needs and we have a much clearer notion of which fats are supportive to our health, and in which form, and which are best avoided.