To answer the question, you need to first understand the positive role fat plays in our lives. Quite simply, our bodies need fat. It protects our organs, keeps us warm, aids cell growth, and gives us a long-lasting form of energy. But, as with anything, you can get too much of a good thing.
Excess fat in our bodies is harmful and can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, especially if it is stored around the midriff, coating important organs. According to the UK’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey, we habitually exceed the recommended intake in saturated fat – hence our rather unflattering nickname, The Fat Man of Europe.
