The fuel of endurance
I've often been told: 'Nico, you're eating too much fat, it's dangerous for your heart.' I look at these people, often tired, with gray complexions, always snacking on something, and I smile. At 45, I have never been in better shape. The secret is that I stopped seeing fat as the enemy and started seeing it for what it really is: the fuel for endurance. In Argentina, we know that to cross the Pampas, you need solid reserves. Sugar is a flash in the pan, fat is a bed of burning embers.
It’s this long satiety that changes everything. When you eat a steak with its well-marbled fat, your body receives a clear signal. He knows he has energy for the next ten hours. You no longer have those cravings that make you lose your mind. You are stable. It is this stability that allows for mental clarity. You can concentrate on your work, on your loved ones, on your passion, without being interrupted by the cries of your stomach. Fat is the guardian of our inner peace.
Lipid quality
Please note, I am not talking about just any fat. I'm talking about natural fat, that which comes from animals or whole plants. Olive oil, avocado, and especially the fat from our animals raised outdoors. This fat is rich in vitamins, omega-3 and flavors. It has nothing to do with industrial vegetable oils which inflame the body. On my grill, I respect the fat. I don't let it burn, I let it melt slowly so that it permeates the flesh. This is where the soul of the kitchen lies.
When we understand this, we change the way we cook. We no longer need to mask the taste with sweet sauces or breadings. We let the product speak. Fat is the vector of aromas. Without it, food is sad, it is dry, it is empty. With it, every bite is an explosion of life. Low-carb means giving back the nobility of fat. It's stopping cheating with empty calories to embrace nutrient density.
And the hormonal signal
Biology is fascinating. Fat does not increase insulin, the storage hormone. On the contrary, it promotes the release of cholecystokinin and leptin, the satiety hormones. By eating fat, we tell our body that it can stop storing and start burning. This is the paradox that classic nutritionists do not understand: you have to eat fat to lose fat. It's about signal, not calories. The body is an intelligent machine, you just have to speak the right language to it.
This language is that of our ancestors. They didn't count macros, they looked for density. They knew that a bone marrow or a piece of bacon was better than a bag of grain. By returning to this wisdom, we find a form of freedom. We are no longer a slave to diets, we are master of our metabolism. We eat when we are hungry, we stop when we are fed. It's simple, it's effective, it's Argentinian.
Quiet strength
Eventually, this long satiety creates quiet strength. We are no longer in the nervous agitation of sugar. We are in the background power. It's the energy that allows you to stay up in front of the fire for twelve hours, to laugh with your friends, to chat until the end of the night without ever weakening. This is the energy of asado. Fat is not only good for the body, it is good for the mind. It makes us calmer, more patient, more human.
I will continue to defend this truth, one grill at a time. Don't fear fat, tame it. Choose quality, respect cooking, and listen to your body. He will thank you with an energy you never thought possible. The heat is low, the meat is ripe, and satiety envelops me like a warm blanket. This is the life I chose, and it is delicious.
