It turns out that low saturated fat as a way of reducing heart disease is not supported by scientific evidence. AT ALL. none. nadda. nothing.
The notion that low fat high carb is good is exactly the opposite of reality as many of us foodies have long suspected.
there is a new study out which leads to the following conclusion;
Taken as a whole, I think the findings of this systematic review can be summarised as follows: a low fat, high carb diet is bad for the heart. And, again, a close inspection of the science gives us no reason at all to cut back on saturated fat.
References: 1. Mente A, et al. A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(7):659-669. DrBriffa.com
In fact if you want to reduce your risk of heart disease- the list of positives is pretty much opposite from what most of us have been told for decades.
fat good (except for the evil manufactured trans-fat) vitamins E and C, Fish esp. salmon and other omega-3 fatty fishes, fruits, veggies, whole grains, fiber, nuts and wine!
Anyone want to join me in a baguette, some creamy cheeses and a good burgundy? YUM
crossposted from my life- and political blog www.fightingliberals.com
YES! Especially because I have a Friday deadline for a writing project I'm working on and I have exactly one paragraph written and zero motivation to write it and kids yammering in the background and my husband asking where to put the dishes that are in the rack, and being at a wine and cheese party with friends seems like a much better place at this moment.
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