No doubt fat is known for its bad reputation, but on the other hand there are myths and false information about fat, and we will recognize them here.

In his report published by the American magazine Reader's Digest, Dennis Mann mentioned myths and misconceptions about fat:

Myth 1- All dietary fats have the same effect
Dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot, author of "Factor F Diet .. Know the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss and Effective Carbohydrate Diet," says that fats of all kinds contain nine calories per gram, but some species differ in chemical composition and effect. There are three different types of fat:
Contrast fats found in processed foods, baked goods, and margarine, which lack health benefits.
Saturated fats found in red meat, whole milk and butter, raise blood cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Unsaturated healthy fats found in olive oil, peanuts, canola oil, avocado, walnuts and seeds, which help prevent heart disease and stroke.

A harsh, fat-free diet may help you lose weight, but it deprives the body of many health benefits. The American Heart Association recently reported that replacing saturated fat with healthy fats in the diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Myth 2 - All body fat is harmful
Some types of body fat are more dangerous than others. According to Zuckerbrot, "the body secretes cortisol in response to stress, which is known to increase the production of visceral fat." She added that this fat is very harmful because it wraps around your organs and is linked to the development of metabolic diseases and insulin resistance. However, there are beneficial subcutaneous fats as well as brown fats that burn calories quickly, which accelerates the process of weight loss.

Myth 3 - Can not get rid of belly fat
Zuckerbrot noted that abdominal fat is often associated with many health problems such as inflammation, but nonetheless can be eliminated through a healthy balanced diet.

Myth 4 - Eating fat makes us gain weight
According to Lauren Blake, a dietitian at the University of Ohio Medical Center, good fats are good for your health and won't make you gain weight, but most people still think that eating fat makes them fat. Blake showed that the good fats we find in avocado, olive oil, nuts and peanut butter require more time to digest, and this makes us feel fuller longer.

Myth 5 - Fat does not compensate for the lack of nutrients
Blake showed that healthy fats help the body absorb essential soluble nutrients, such as vitamin A, D, and K, as well as lycopene and betacarotene.

Myth 6 - Weight loss always appears on the balance
Blake said that we are often frustrated when we don't lose weight and that might make us want to give up. But she explained that when you lose some weight in the waist area you are losing a lot of harmful visceral fat surrounding the organs, it may not appear on the balance, but you may have lost some inches from your waist.

Myth 7. A low-fat diet suitable for weight loss
Zuckerbrot reported that many people believe that a low-fat diet is the most appropriate solution for weight loss, which is wrong because fat is a major source of energy and is essential for cell growth. Dietary guidelines advise people to replace trans fats and saturated with healthy fats, stressing that a fat-free diet does not necessarily lead to weight loss.

Myth 8. Excess body fat causes embarrassment
In fact, there is nothing wrong with accepting your body as it is. Scott Kahan, director of the National Weight and Wellness Center, said it was difficult to lose weight when we were embarrassed. He also showed that the more we focus on our inner embarrassment around our bodies, the more likely we are to eat.

Myth 9. Focus heavily on fat
Many people focus more on not eating high-fat foods than on carbohydrates, Kahan said. The results of a new study proved that calculating the number of calories we eat helps to lose weight. He calls for not to focus too much on fat, and eat all foods with attention to the calories that must be eaten in order to lose weight.