Viewpoints: is saturated fat really the killer it’s made out to be?
We need to eat a healthy diet, do some exercise and avoid stress rather than blame saturated fat for heart disease, says a recent editorial. But does the evidence stack up?
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Are saturated fats as bad as we have been led to believe?
A US heart researcher looks set to inflame an argument over saturated fats. It has long been a health mantra that too much saturated fat like cheese and butter contributes to higher cholesterol and an…
Heart disease risk from saturated fats may depend on what foods they come from – new research
We found a greater risk of heart disease with saturated fats from red meat and butter – but a lower risk with saturated fats from cheese, yoghurt and fish.
It’s not even debatable, saturated fat is bad for you
Earlier this week, the BMJ published an article claiming advice that saturated fat intake should be minimised to reduce heart disease is flawed. While this may sound tempting, it’s just not the case. The…
Fat: why are we so confused about whether or not we should include it in our diet?
Even health authorities can’t seem to agree on dietary guidelines.
We’re so indoctrinated that saturated fat is bad that we don’t listen to the science
Government nutrition guidelines recommend a high carbohydrate diet regardless of the ample evidence of the health risks it promotes. Yet, chronic diseases and obesity rates have risen in correlation with…
Saturated fat debate shows how hard it is to challenge the establishment
The debate over saturated fat is hotting up: new scientists, intelligent laypeople, anthropological observers, and clinical practitioners, have all noticed that eating fat seems to do little harm – and…
Saturated fats make some cells lose track of time – and that’s bad
Saturated fats are linked to metabolic disorders and heart disease. That may be because thes fats make some cells lose track of time, causing inflammation.
New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?
A recent study revisited the issue about eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs. The findings are nuanced but suggest that those with high cholesterol may want to limit food with cholesterol.
Health Check: is margarine actually better for me than butter?
Depending on the overall quality of your diet and intake of saturated fats, you may need to swap your butter for margarine.
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