28/08/2025
Why Women Need Fats — Let’s Talk About It!
If there’s one myth I’d happily wave off into the sunset forever, it’s the idea that fat is bad for you. Especially if you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s or beyond. So, let’s clear this up — you need fats. Good fats. Brave fats. Fats that feed your hormones, your brain, your skin, your gut, and yes, your mood.
Fat Is Not the Enemy — It’s Your Ally
Once upon a time, “low-fat” was the healthy halo. Skimmed milk, fat-free yoghurts (but packed with sugar — don’t get me started!), margarine instead of real butter — all sold to us as the ‘healthy’ choice. And yet, women everywhere felt hungrier, crankier, and, ironically, didn’t get slimmer or healthier.
Your body is incredibly clever. It needs fats for hormone production — think oestrogen and progesterone — which become especially precious as we hit perimenopause and menopause. Skimp on fat, and you’re basically telling your body, “Good luck, make do with crumbs.” Not helpful!
Fats for Hormones, Brain and Beauty
Good fats help balance hormones, support fertility (yes, even post-40), protect your brain (hello, memory!), nourish your skin, and keep your gut lining strong and healthy. They help you absorb vitamins like A, D, E and K — fat-soluble superheroes that your immune system adores.
I always say to my clients: your hormones are built on fat and protein — not salad leaves and air!
Which Fats Are Worth Falling in Love With?
If you’re wondering where to start, here’s your gut-loving, hormone-hugging shopping list:
Extra virgin olive oil: Drizzle it, dip it, love it.
Oily fish: Salmon, mackerel, sardines — omega 3s galore.
Nuts and seeds: Walnuts, flaxseed, chia — sprinkle on everything.
Real butter or ghee: Ditch the margarines.
Avocados: Nature’s butter.
Eggs: Yolks included — that’s where the magic is.
And if you’re using fruit, veg and omega capsules with me — gold star! You’re topping up your omegas and polyphenols the easy way.
Fats and Weight — Let’s Be Real
Here’s the kicker — eating the right fats doesn’t make you fat. In fact, they help switch off hunger, stabilise blood sugar, and keep you feeling satisfied. That means fewer snack attacks on biscuits at 4pm.
Plus, fats slow the digestion of carbs, so your energy stays steady. Good news for your waistline and your mood swings.
My Takeaway?
Don’t fear fats — choose them wisely and enjoy them daily. Stop punishing your hormones with joyless dry salads. Add the olive oil, eat the yolk, spread the butter, and smile knowing you’re giving your body what it’s been craving all along.
And if you want a nudge with this — you know where I am. Let’s get your fats working for you, not against you.
Jackie xx
