Saturated Animal Fat

Saturated animal fats are the primary vehicle for fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Saturated animal fat serves as raw material for hormones, bile, brain structure, and immune compounds, not merely as a caloric source. A low-fat diet does not merely reduce fat intake but actively blocks absorption of all fat-soluble vitamins. Demand for fat-soluble nutrients is highest during pregnancy and lactation, making low-fat diets particularly harmful at this stage. Eating low-fat while pregnant or breastfeeding is characterized as one of the most harmful dietary choices a mother can make. Fat-rich meals extend the fasting window by preventing hunger spikes between eating periods.