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"no saturated fat" So we're still hung up on that.

• mistercow 14y ago
  Yes. Believe it or not, despite what certain faddists would have you believe, the "lots of saturated fat is actually really good for you" position is still contradicted by the vast preponderance of evidence.
  • jacoblyles 14y ago
    The evidence that shows that saturated fat is bad for you is based on large-scale population surveys that only demonstrate that most Americans who eat lots of saturated fat are unhealthy. They don't demonstrate a causal link between saturated fat and heart disease. On the other hand, there are plentiful clinical experimental studies which show health benefits from switching to a diet heavier in saturated fats, including favorable changes in cholesterol levels and body composition. Peruse these articles when you get a chance: http://www.nmsociety.org/low-carb-research.html http://www.nmsociety.org/low-carb-research.html In particular, it's important to note that Americans have decreased their saturated fat intake since the government told them to in the 70s, and heart disease rates have gone up: http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0899-9007/PIIS0899900710002893.pdf http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/08...
    • grgbrn 14y ago
      It's a complex topic, and I'm no expert. But based on all of the contradictory studies out there, I don't think it's quite as simple as you're making it sound. For example, a new study done in Sweden was in the press recently which sounds to run counter to the ones you've linked to. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2157532/Atkins-diet-causes-heart-disease-risk-linked-surge-cholesterol-levels.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2157532/Atkins-die... http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/06/time-to-retire-the-low-carb-diet-fad/258343/ http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/06/time-to-re...