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Researchers challenge WHO draft recommendations on saturated fat restriction
Should we aim to limit our intake of saturated fat, regardless of what our overall diet is like? The World Health Organization (WHO) seems to be taking this position. In draft recommendations...
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Potential health effects of a saturated fat tax are highly speculative
Should certain foods be taxed in order to discourage people from consuming them, theoretically reducing disease risk? Some would argue that such taxes are never a good idea, even in the case of foods...
View ArticleGuide: Healthy fats on a keto or low-carb diet
Butter, olive oil, or omega-3s? Learn everything you need to know about the best – and worst – fats to eat on a keto diet.
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Low carb works great for weight loss and for reversing type 2 diabetes. But won’t eating all that saturated fat clog your arteries and kill you? What’s the real story?
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Expert panel agrees – limits to saturated fat are not evidence-based
Current limits on saturated fats are no longer justified according to a recent workshop entitled “Saturated Fats: A Food or Nutrient Approach.” We could argue whether the limits were ever justified,...
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New review on saturated fat and heart disease: what it means for you
A newly published Cochrane Review paper shows a small reduction in cardiovascular events with reduced saturated fat intake. As we have noted in our guide on saturated fat, few topics in nutrition are...
View ArticleHow much fat should you eat?
How much fat should you eat on keto or low carb? It depends on whether you’re looking for weight loss or weight maintenance.
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Saturated fat vs. sugar: What is the cause of fatty liver?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common health problem that can progress to liver failure in some patients. Fortunately, though, it does not have to be a progressive disease given that a...
View ArticleDebunking keto myths about fat
Find out what adding fat to your keto diet can — and can’t — do to help you lose weight and improve your health.
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Is saturated fat bad for your heart?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJbvl-js6DE A new study suggests that saturated fat intake is not associated with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, or premature death in Australian women. In...
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