We’ve all done it. You start a new project and think, “I’ll just throw together a few quick scripts.” Then reality hits: you need authentication, database connections, logging, caching… Suddenly your package.json is a mile long.
□ Fats: The Non-Negotiable Building Blocks
Fats are not optional. They are foundational to how your body operates — from cell membrane structure to hormone production, vitamin absorption, and steady long-burning energy.
Your brain is literally ~60% fat by dry weight. Just like a solid, well-chosen library or framework, the right fats keep everything running smoothly in the background.
“Some dependencies are lightweight and rock-solid. Others are bloated, outdated, or straight-up insecure.”
□ The Dependency Hell Trap
For decades we feared fat. Then many swung to the opposite extreme — loading up on every trendy fat without discernment. Both approaches create problems.
Poor fat choices lead to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, energy crashes, and hormonal imbalances.
✅ Choosing High-Quality Dependencies
Apply the same standards you’d use when evaluating a new library.
- Prioritize Quality & Proven Track Record
Extra virgin olive oil, avocados, fatty fish (salmon, sardines), nuts & seeds, egg yolks, grass-fed butter/ghee, dark chocolate. - Limit the Junk Dependencies
Minimize heavily processed seed oils, trans fats, and excessive fried foods. - Balance & Context Matter
Use fats intentionally — for cooking, absorption, satiety, and flavor. - Monitor & Refactor
Pay attention to your energy, hunger, mood, skin, and joints.
Practical Refactored Examples
Breakfast
Eggs in olive oil + avocado + veggies
Work Fuel
Handful of macadamias or walnuts
Dinner
Salmon or ribeye + roasted vegetables + olive oil
Snack Upgrade
Full-fat Greek yogurt with berries
Final Commit Message
Fats are not the enemy any more than dependencies are the enemy of software.
Choose carefully, use intentionally, and upgrade regularly. Your hormones, brain, and energy levels will run smoother than a well-architected monorepo.
Treat your dietary fats like production-grade infrastructure code.
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