Summary: Fat is an essential component of our bodies and could be considered an organ. Yes, having too much fat could be bad for you and cause disease, but your body does need some fat to control many essential functions. Dr. Sylvia Tara has her PhD in Biochemistry and wanted to know why it could be so difficult to eliminate unwanted fat from the body; the result was her book: The Secret Life of Fat. On this episode, Dr. Tara discusses her research into fat, what she learned and what it means for your health.
