What is fat? - George Zaidan
Apr 30, 2026•6 min
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As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it's actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming.
Lesson by George Zaidan, animation by Igor Coric.
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