Animal products are the primary source of saturated fats in most people’s diets, although coconut oil and palm oil are 92% and 50% saturated fats respectively. Saturated fats constitute about 50% of the cell membrane. Together with protein, fats give our cells stiffness and integrity. They play a vital role in the health of our bonesand for calcium to be effectively incorporated into the skeletal structure, at least 50% of the dietary fats must be saturated. They lower Lp(a), a substance in the blood that indicates proneness to heart disease. Saturated fats are needed for proper utilization of essential fatty acids, elongated omega-3 fatty acids are better retained in the tissues when the diet is rich in saturated fats. Saturated fats are also a rich source of Vitamins A and D.

The fats I consume are free range, organic animal meats, free range, organic whole eggs, raw nuts that are soaked to break down the phyto-nutrients and makes all the nutrients more bio-available, raw butter(go to www.organicpastures.com to learn more), coconut oil and palm oil to name a few. It’s all about the quality of the foods you eat and what your Metabolic Type is. No 2 people should be eating the same amounts of macro and micro nutrients. You all have unique biochemical needs.