fats

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"Humans evolved to seek out and store energy-dense fats and sugars to survive periods of scarcity, leading us to crave high-calorie junk food," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Darling is one of a handful of companies turning animal fats, cooking oil, and food waste into diesel, jet fuel, fertilizer, and feedstock.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Biofuels such as renewable diesel are made from plant oils—especially soybeans—and animal fats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Not only that, but the kind of fats in pastured animals are the ones that are healthier for us to eat.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan