So, a final rant on saturated fat. On the left is a drink that was often consumed by children when i was a youngster. In fact, we were given it at school every day.
On the right, is a drink that is often consumed by children today, and there be the problem.Whole milk has been given a bad press for years because of the saturated fat content, but what evidence is there to say it is not harmful. Lets have a look at some studies:Hooper L: 59000 participants over 2 years.
Results: No statistically significant effects of reducing saturated fat in regard to heart attacks, strokes or all cause mortality.De Souza RJ: 390000 participantsResults: Saturated fat intake was not linked with heart disease, stroke or dying oy any cause.Siri Tarino PW: 347000 participants over 5 to 23 years
Results: Saturated fat was not linked to an increase in cardiovascular disease, heart attacks or strokes, even amongst those with the highest intake.Chowdhury R: 49 studies with more than half a million participants.Results: No link between saturated fat consumption and the risk of heart disease or death. No benefit found in consuming polyunsaturated fat.
All of the above can be looked up on Healthline.To conclude, saturated fat should be part of a healthy diet. It is biologically impossible for it to raise blood cholesterol and there is zero evidence to suggest it can increase mortality from any cause.If you want healthy children, or adults for that matter, chuck the Coke in the bin and buy some whole fat milk.
The Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated Fat
Here we have it. The difference between saturated and unsaturated fat. Conventional wisdom is that saturated fat is unhealthy, raises bad cholesterol and is a
January 29, 2021
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