"The DGAC reported only sodium and saturated fat as nutrients of concern for over-consumption, stating that the U.S. population exceeds the recommendations for both."
I would think added sugars and refined grains would be included in the list of nutrients of concern because the Harvard School of Public Health says, "Swapping saturated fat and carbohydrates for linoleic acid ... lowers risk of coronary heart disease" http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2014/11/05/dietary-linoleic-acid-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease/
And we're supposed to believe this because "... polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds – lowers risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers.
This is a most unfortunate recommendation. How so? I've been following the anti-saturated fat campaign for more than 35 years and have been collecting linoleic acid research for about five years. As far as I can tell, saturated fats are benign, if not outright healthy, over a wide range of intakes as long as they are consumed in the context of adequate supportive nutrition. http://www.sciscoop.com/controversial-saturated-fat.html
In contrast, linoleic acid becomes toxic at intakes exceeding 1 to 2 percent of total calories. http://buff.ly/1Cx4x2q
Currently, there's a big dispute over what constitutes a safe level of saturated fat intake. http://ecowatch.com/2015/03/03/grass-fed-butter-healthiest-fats/
In the end, demonizing saturated fat while ignoring the effects of excessive linoleic acid intake is like making a big fuss over a cut on a finger while ignoring a severed femoral artery.
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"The DGAC reported only sodium and saturated fat as nutrients of concern for over-consumption, stating that the U.S. population exceeds the recommendations for both."
I would think added sugars and refined grains would be included in the list of nutrients of concern because the Harvard School of Public Health says, "Swapping saturated fat and carbohydrates for linoleic acid ... lowers risk of coronary heart disease" http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2014/11/05/dietary-linoleic-acid-and-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease/
And we're supposed to believe this because "... polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds – lowers risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers.
This is a most unfortunate recommendation. How so? I've been following the anti-saturated fat campaign for more than 35 years and have been collecting linoleic acid research for about five years. As far as I can tell, saturated fats are benign, if not outright healthy, over a wide range of intakes as long as they are consumed in the context of adequate supportive nutrition. http://www.sciscoop.com/controversial-saturated-fat.html
In contrast, linoleic acid becomes toxic at intakes exceeding 1 to 2 percent of total calories. http://buff.ly/1Cx4x2q
Currently, there's a big dispute over what constitutes a safe level of saturated fat intake. http://ecowatch.com/2015/03/03/grass-fed-butter-healthiest-fats/
In the end, demonizing saturated fat while ignoring the effects of excessive linoleic acid intake is like making a big fuss over a cut on a finger while ignoring a severed femoral artery.
March 12, 2015 - 4:09amThis Comment
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