Eating the right kinds of fats can help keep our hearts and bodies healthy. Scientists studied how changing from eating bad fats (saturated fats) to good fats (unsaturated fats) can make a big difference. Saturated fats are found in foods like butter and meat, while unsaturated fats are in foods like olive oil and nuts.

Researchers created a special score, called the Multilipid Score (MLS), to see how eating more unsaturated fats affects the body. They found that people who ate more unsaturated fats had fewer problems with their hearts and were less likely to get type 2 diabetes. The study showed that if you replace bad fats with good fats, you could reduce the chance of heart disease by 32% and diabetes by 26%.

They also looked at a similar score, called the reduced MLS (rMLS), and found that people who improved their diet over 10 years by eating more good fats had a lower risk of getting diabetes. In another study, people who followed a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil and nuts saw a significant drop in diabetes risk, especially those who had poor diets before starting the study.

This research shows that paying attention to the types of fats we eat can help prevent serious health problems. It's like giving our body the right kind of fuel to keep it running smoothly. So, next time you think about what to eat, remember to choose foods with good fats to keep your heart and body healthy.