The Definitive 2025 Guide to Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: Differences, Health Impacts, and Dietary Choices
Decoding Dietary Fats: The Essential Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids Dietary fats, often simply called ‘fats’ or ‘oils,’ are essential macronutrients vital for energy storage, hormone production, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). However, not all fats are created equal. Understanding the fundamental chemical difference between saturated unsaturated…