What is a healthy amount of fat?
According to recommended macro ratios, I eat over my recommended fat target daily (avg 138% of my recommended target). I believe it's all with healthy fats (hummus, nuts, seeds, high-quality oils, collagen, avocado, etc). Yet, my body weight and composition are balanced (female at 5' 7", 113lbs, 11% body fat, 85% muscle). Thoughts on healthy fats and how much is "too much"?
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15g is the absolute minimum and almost impossible to achieve, generally 0.5-1%of goal bodyweight is sufficient to cover all health needs, with an even spread of saturated/poly and mono, trans Fats at 0.
This is my own personal view, it depends on the methodology used, however by principals, that is regarded as enough to support hormone production, robust immune system, whilst keeping your lipid profile within range (Genetic factors can certainly alter his). Unless one has clinical issues that dictate otherwise, then that changes the advice given by a medical practitioner.
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I was taught in a diabetic eating programme that no more than 30% of calories should come from fat. If you let Cronometer determine ratios, I believe that is what it defaults to, if I am not mistaken.
