Saturated Fat: Bad, Good, or It Depends?

Saturated Fat: Bad, Good, or It Depends? By Laura Dolson  Everyone "knows" that we should avoid saturated fat, right?  That it clogs our arteries?  That it causes heart disease?  We hear this all the time, but scientists are now questioning this assumption.  And it turns out that other things we've "known" about nutrition are now up for revision.  Let's look at some of them. Saturated Fat: Bad, Good, or It Depends?   Is saturated fat bad?  If not, what gave everyone the idea that it is?  A review of the history and current thinking about the fat in that butter in our refrigerators. READ NOW What About Cholesterol?  ...and we should definitely stay away from eating food high in cholesterol...right?  Nope!  Here's the latest about this, including what it means for low-carbers. READ NOW What About Sugar?  FINALLY health organizations are coming out with guidelines around sugar consumption.  The times when "fat is bad, but sugar is OK" are officially over. READ NOW What About Salt?  Yes, the appropriate amount of salt we should be eating is ALSO being questioned.  Here's the latest on the salt controversy. READ NOW What the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Thinks  But don't just take my word for it!  It turns out that the main professional organization of dieticians and other nutrition professionals is also questioning the advice of the last few decades. READ NOW How to Get Started on a Low-Carb Diet  So, what should we eat?  If you are new to low-carb eating, here are some tips to help you get started.  See also: How to Cut Carbs READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Could You Have BPD? Quiz: Could You Have a Thyroid Problem? Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: How Assertive Are You? What Kind of Parent Are You? Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.