Zone Diet FAQ Answer
17) If fat has no effect on insulin,
why do we have to limit fat intake at all?
Fat, especially monounsaturated fat, has no effect on
insulin, but that is not an excuse for fat gluttony. Remember
that any incoming calories have to be metabolized for use as
immediate energy or stored for future use. Fat is a very dense
calorie source with one gram of fat containing nine calories and
it is very easy to consume too much. If you consume more fat
blocks than can be used immediately, the excess will be stored
as fat. You will also be allowing the production of free
radicals and accelerating aging.
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