he high-fat requirements may sound like a free-for-all when it comes to the fat you decide to consume, but if you want to have success on the keto diet, it’s all about the quantity (your diet should consist of 70 to 80 percent fat) and more importantly the quality of fats you eat, Anna Barnwell, MPH, MSW, member of the clinical team at Virta Health, explained in a blog post.

According to Anna, fats are used in humans as a fuel source and “to build and maintain vital membranes for all the cells in the body.” If you’re following the keto diet, it’s important that a majority of your dietary fat intake comes from monounsaturated and saturated fats in order to supply your body with energy.

Read more here:: https://lowcarbmag.com/best-fats-and-oils-to-eat-on-the-keto-diet-experts/

      

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