01/23/2026
🥑 THE PROCESS OF FAT AS FUEL by Dr. Mark Hutsell — Why It Matters for Your Health
Fat is one of the body’s cleanest and most efficient energy sources. Unlike sugar and refined carbs that burn fast and leave you hungry again, healthy fats provide long, steady energy — helping you feel satisfied, stable, and less driven by cravings.
Think of it like this:
🔥 Sugar & refined carbs = kindling (quick burn, quick crash)
🪵 Healthy fats = a log on the fire (steady, lasting fuel)
Every time you eat carbohydrates, your body releases insulin. Over time, frequent insulin spikes can make it harder to burn fat and easier to store it. Supporting your body with healthy fats and fiber helps stabilize blood sugar and encourages your body to use fat for fuel.
When your body becomes more efficient at burning fat, many people notice benefits like:
✨ More stable energy
✨ Reduced inflammation
✨ Improved blood sugar balance
✨ Better metabolic flexibility
✨ Support for cellular repair and mitochondrial health
Some of our favorite healthy fats:
🥥 Coconut oil & MCT oil
🧈 Grass-fed butter & ghee
🫒 Olive oil
🥑 Avocado & avocado oil
Start small (about 1 teaspoon per day) and gradually work up to about 1 tablespoon per meal as your body adapts.
Bonus digestion support:
Apple cider vinegar can help support bile flow and digestion, especially when increasing fat intake.
Try:
🍎 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
💧 in 16 oz of water (add stevia if desired)
Drink before meals for best support.
Don’t forget movement:
Daily movement enhances how your body uses fuel. Walking, especially outdoors and with others, supports:
🚶 Blood sugar balance
🧠 Mood & mental health
❤️ Longevity
Aim for consistent daily steps and simple movement — it makes a bigger impact than most people realize.
