I used to avoid fat at all costs. Buying fat free products. Removing the fat from my meat. Separating the yolk from the eggs.

You might recognize yourself in this behavior. I used to be like you. Not anymore.

This is the truth behind 4 common fat myths.

1. Fat Makes You Fat. People have massively switched to low fat diets during the last 30 years. However obesity has increased. What’s wrong?

Fat doesn’t make you fat. What makes you fat is:

• lack of exercise
• stress
• genetics
• excessive caloric intake

It’s pretty simple: the less fat you give your body, the more it wants to store it. The solution? Switch to a High Fat/High Protein/Low Carb diet. It will turn your body into a fat burning machine vs. a fat storing machine.

2. Fat Leads to Cancer. Fat has been associated with cancer of the colon, breasts & prostate.

Another myth. Eating junk food will get you cancer, not eating fat. Take a look at the Mediterranean people. Olive oil is their main source of fat. They’re definitely in better health than the average Mississippian.

3. You Need Carbs to Function. Another popular belief is that switching to a low carb diet leads to a lack of energy. The truth:

• High carbs meal makes you feel heavy
• Carbs make you want to sleep

Carbs make you lazy. Once you switch to a high fat/low carb diet, fat will be used as primary energy fuel. You’ll be full of energy.

4. Fat Leads to Heart Diseases. Same as point 1. Heart diseases are caused by:

• Lack of exercise
• Obesity
• Stress
• Genetics
• Caloric intake

Don’t believe me? Check the Eskimos. Eating high fat/low carb for years. Try to find a high incidence of heart diseases or artery problems.