If we want it or not, fat is part of the food and it will add to the flavour.
The trick is to get enough exercise to get rid of the extra calories.
Or eat smaller portions...
Looking at the caloric intake my parents had in the 1930's and the work they did it was in perfect balance.
If i followed their intake, i would be a fat slob in no time.
So, i limit the portions, and exercise a bit more if i indulged in a good plate and ate more as i should.
Take a brisk walk for 5 miles, get fresh air, and where i live on the edge of the little provincial city, I'm walking outside that city in no time, looking over the fields and nature.
We hardly go to MC Donalds, or get junk food, 5 x a week the standard potatoes, good vegetables and meat, 2 days i pick at random to do something different, and be busy in the kitchen for a few hours.
Best parts of the day, morning coffee, and dinner with a good hot meal.