# 15 Fat IS Your Friend and You Need It!

In this episode, Tabitha and Amy explore the fascinating world of body fat and discuss the different types and how menopause influences fat distribution . Learn that there are actually three different colors of fat, and how each can act as the body's friend and ally in maintaining a healthy body. The ladies discuss how we need a certain amount in our bodies and the importance of balance between - subcutaneous( pinchable fat ) and visceral (fat around the organs.)Tabitha then describes her experience finally using a red light therapy bed and does she think it worth doing again.Key TopicsDifferences between subcutaneous and visceral fatThe role of fat in hormone regulation and temperature controlThe impact of fat on inflammation and disease riskHow to increase healthy brown fat and decrease harmful visceral fatThe influence of menopause on fat distribution and health