Thread: What’s “Good” Fat?

Olive oil, avocados, and walnuts are examples of good fat. They contain monounsaturated fatty acids, which not only promote good heart health but also support the immune system—and a strong immune system helps muscle grow. The good fat in salmon and sardines, known as omega-3 fatty acids, offers major health benefits such as heart and immune-system benefits, improves muscle growth, and helps offset muscle breakdown associated with training.

While saturated fat (found in whole-milk dairy products, beef, and tropical oils) is sometimes deemed not so beneficial, it plays its own unique role. Saturated fats help the body manufacture testosterone, the muscle-building hormone, but it’s still a good idea to keep your consumption fairly low..