How Now Brown... Fat?
Not all fat is equal. Did you know there are different types of fat? Most people only know about subcutaneous and visceral fat. But today, I'm introducing you to the world of brown fat, where your fat works for you and is actually a good thing! Brown fat is a type of adipose tissue that's been making headlines for its ability to burn calories and generate heat, all while keeping you cozy and warm. Unlike its flabby cousin, white fat (which is what most people think of when they hear "fat" think the white section of a strip of bacon), brown fat is packed with mitochondria and a special protein called UCP1 that can turn fat into energy. But that's not all – brown fat has also been linked to a host of health benefits, from weight loss to improved insulin sensitivity and even a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. What is Brown Fat? Ah, brown fat – the spunky little cousin of the flabby, lazy white fat that we all know and (probably) have a bit of a love ...