Do You Actually Dislike Fat—or Just Struggle to Digest It?

Ever feel like you just don’t do well with fats? Maybe you avoid adding butter to your veggies, skip the yolks in your eggs, or feel nauseous after a rich, fatty meal.

You might think it’s simply a taste preference—but in many cases, it’s not that you dislike fat… it’s that your body can’t digest it properly.

We see this all the time. People think they need to cut out fat to feel better—but once we dig a little deeper, we often find that their fat digestion is compromised, and that’s what’s causing the discomfort.

Fat isn’t just a source of calories. It plays an essential role in your health:

• It supports hormone production

• Nourishes the brain and nervous system

• Provides long-lasting energy

• Helps you absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K

• Keeps skin soft, hydrated, and resilient

So when you’re not digesting fat properly, your body is missing out on a lot.

You don’t have to be running to the toilet after a high-fat meal to have fat digestion issues. Often, the signs are more subtle and sneak up over time.

Some common signs include:

• Dry, flaky skin (no matter how much water you drink)

• Aversion to fatty foods (you might feel repulsed or just ‘off’ eating them)

• Nausea after eating fat

• Constipation (fat helps keep things moving)

• Reflux or heartburn

• Hormonal imbalances (fat is the building block for hormones)

• Sleep issues (your body may lack the fats it needs to produce calming hormones)

• Mood swings or low mood (healthy fats nourish the brain and nervous system)

If these symptoms sound familiar, there’s a good chance your digestive system—especially your liver, gallbladder, and bile flow—needs some extra attention.

Fat digestion is a team effort. It starts in the mouth and stomach, but the real magic happens in the small intestine, with the help of bile—a fluid made by your liver and stored in your gallbladder.

Bile emulsifies fats (breaks them into tiny droplets) so your digestive enzymes can do their job. If bile flow is sluggish—or if your gallbladder isn’t releasing bile properly—fat digestion suffers.

This is often the hidden root cause behind fat intolerance, hormone issues, and even constipation.

You don’t have to live with fat aversion forever. With the right support, many people can restore proper bile flow, improve fat digestion, and feel better overall.

We often recommend:

• Including the right kinds of fats (like ghee, egg yolks, and butter)

• Supporting bile production and flow with gentle, food-based strategies

• Addressing any underlying liver congestion or gallbladder sluggishness

• Working on overall gut health and digestive enzyme support

Of course, this looks different for everyone—which is why we always focus on root cause care, not one-size-fits-all fixes.

If you’ve been avoiding fat because it doesn’t feel good in your body, it’s worth asking why. Often, it’s not about willpower or preference—it’s about physiology.

Once digestion is working the way it should, many people find they can tolerate fat—and actually feel better with it in their diet.

Ready to stop fearing fat and start healing your digestion? Get in touch or explore our upcoming programs—we’d love to help you get to the root.