
← Nutrition for Mamas30 Jun · 14 min
123. Is Fat Really Making You Fat?
For years, moms were told that eating fat would make them gain weight.
So we bought low-fat yogurt.The fat-free salad dressing.The skim milk.
But what if that advice actually backfired?
In this episode, I'm breaking down where the low-fat craze came from, why so many low-fat foods are packed with added sugar and ingredients your body doesn't need, and what healthy fats actually do for your hormones, metabolism, and hunger levels.
If you've been avoiding foods like avocado, nuts, eggs, butter, or olive oil because you're worried they'll make you gain weight, this episode is for you.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
✅ Why the low-fat movement started and what happened afterward
✅ The hidden problem with many low-fat products
✅ How healthy fats help keep you full and satisfied
✅ The role fat plays in hormone production
✅ The difference between healthy fats and trans fats
✅ Simple swaps you can make at the grocery store