Fats

First, let's summarize the role of fats in the ketogenic diet:

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The following contains information from a scientific viewpoint — don't worry if your answer deviates from it!

Don't be afraid of fat.

Don't be afraid of fat.

Don't be afraid of fat.

If you are scared to eat fat you will not succeed on the ketogenic diet. Fat is essential for producing ketones and being in ketosis. Past dietary advice discouraged fat, but we now know that eating fat — especially healthy fats — will likely not give you heart disease or make you overweight, whereas eating too many carbohydrates very well might.
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