GOOD FATS -- How much is too much

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PinkDog
PinkDog Posts: 68 Member
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Hi Folks,

I set my *fat* allowance to 25% of my daily intake. When I eat something like nuts or avocado, I usually jump right over my 'limit.'

Does it count if you go over if the fat is good fat?

Thanks,
Pink

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  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
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    i always wonder the same about sugar and fruit--- cuz some days i have berries as breaky, and more fruit later in the day and my sugar goes upppppy :)
  • Demetria
    Demetria Posts: 178
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    I would like to know the answer to that too.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
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    Just because a fat is a so-called "good" fat, does not mean it can be eaten in unlimited quantities.

    From a health standpoint, there are definite advantages to "good" fats, but all fats--good and bad--contain 9 kcal/gram, so you have to keep them to limited amounts.
  • mrd232
    mrd232 Posts: 331
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    Fats make up about 55% of my daily intake, but I'm an oddity here.

    If it's coming from a good fat source, of course you can't eat it in unlimited quantities, but maybe a diet with 30% fat and fewer carbs may fit better.
  • Demetria
    Demetria Posts: 178
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    I would reset your fat allotment to 30% and try not to go over that even with the good fat.

    Demetria
  • July24Lioness
    July24Lioness Posts: 2,399 Member
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    Fat is about 65% of my day.

    Fats make up about 55% of my daily intake, but I'm an oddity here.

    If it's coming from a good fat source, of course you can't eat it in unlimited quantities, but maybe a diet with 30% fat and fewer carbs may fit better.

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