Fat has become a word that is offensive to our society and gets much publicity. Telling someone they are fat is not a compliment. Realizing one is getting fat is not a good thing. Eating fatty foods is bad. Foods with high fat content are not something to proudly admit we eat. Cooking with fat is not responsible cooking. Fat a word that has a very negative connotation and is all around us. Fat also has many names that can be confusing such as unsaturated fat, saturated fat, mono-unsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, essential fatty acids, fatty acids, trans fatty acids, omega 3-, omega 6-, omega 9- fatty acids, partially hydrogenated fat…wow! There is fat everywhere! 

It is rather daunting to think that fat is bad and it everywhere we look. Let’s back up a bit and put some fear at ease. All fat is not bad. Some fat, in moderation, is very good and essential to our bodies. Let’s look at where that good fat is and make our lives easier. Not many people cook with lard anymore. This is good..for our bodies. Olive oil and canola oil are good choices. Foods are very tasty when they are not deep fried and can be cooked this way with these oils. The all-time fatty fruit avocado got a bad rap. Avocados actually provide some essential fats for the healthy operation of our bodies. Fish has essential fats as well. These good fats help our brain to function. We need them. Fat is not the three-letter work is has become to seem.