Here’s the punchline: Beta oxidation of saturated fats is amazing for steady, long-lasting energy. That’s why keto diets work—they force your body to rely on fat burn. But if you eat too many saturated fats without burning them, your body just stores them for later. That’s how your love handles become a fat-bank vault.
Your body doesn’t judge—it’s just saving for a rainy day. Or, more likely, a rainy couch session.
