Fat intake

[White_lightning]

how important is fat intake?at 272lbs, how much should i be taking in? are peanuts a decent source for fat? i notice that they have very little saturated fat?

[Relentless]

Flaxseed oil is a better source, I think . . . there's others that know a whole lot more but my naturopath is big on getting the Omega-something fatty acids in proper balance and all that... flaxseed oil is pretty good, hempseed oil is even better, I think....

Overall I'm a big believer in maintaining adequate fats as one of your macronutrients.

[White_lightning]

where can i get flaxseed oil? and how much should i take daily?
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[WannaBeStrong]

Kroger, GNC, any healthfood store.

I'd recommend 1 TBSP a day at minimum. It can range in cost from $.99/oz to $2.00/oz too, so it gets expensive.

[Vido]

You can buy flax at most grocery stores as well. 2 Tbsp/day is plenty assuming you probably take in fat from other sources as well.
Also, I believe that almonds are the healthiest nut.

[jc_az]

I use Canola Oil, it's pretty cheap.

Peanuts are good too and tasty !

I read somewhere .45g of fat p/lean pound of weight.

[Shao-LiN]

I just use natty peanut butter...mmm mmm good!