Saturated fat

[Lifterforlife]

I'll agree with that , but the thread was about saturated fat...

I realize that, I started the thread.

I simply added to your post about what really makes folks fat.

 

[Lifterforlife]

In defense of the all-American food

Excepting the kind you get at the drive-thru (which are nothing but soy-filled junk-patties), I'm a big fan of the cheeseburger - especially one made with fresh, high-quality grass-fed beef and cheese made from raw, un-pasteurized milk, served sans-bun, of course...

And finally, such a glorious meal is getting at least a little bit of decent press, albeit in the "trades" of the medical field. According to Dutch research published in the October 17th issue of The Journal of Experimental Medicine, high-fat foods (cheeseburgers were used as an example) helped reduce stomach inflammation, which in turn helps keep the gut resistant to penetration by harmful bacteria.

In layman's terms, here's what this means: The intestinal tract of an intelligent American cheeseburger-eater - with plenty of healthy animal fat - is MORE IMMUNE to bacterial assault (like deadly post-traumatic septic shock) than the digestive system of a vegan tofu-eater.

But that's not all the good "cheeseburger" news...

Another recent study has indicated that a higher fat content in the diet (coupled with lower carbohydrates) may have a beneficial effect in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. This runs contrary to widely held notions about the relationship between diet and dementia. But that's because previous research correlating high fat to increased Alzheimers' risk also featured diets high in carbohyhdrates! This new study would seem to squarely implicate the carbs, not the fats.

Previous research has shown both a cognitive improvement and a decrease in mental decline from a diet high in fats - especially Omega 3's (plentiful in beef) and fish oils, which slowed dementia's progression by an impressive 10% PER YEAR in at least one body of research.

 

[MikeMartial]

They protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as Tylenol.

Finally, a long over-due explanation on why when I was in my 20's, after a night of hard binge-drinking, I would crave MacDonalds.

 

[MikeMartial]

Wondering what most of you think about sat fat. The media complex has turned most folks completely against and run away as fast as possible at the sound of the word fat.

This is in fact mass media again gone wrong in my view. Saturated fats in moderation(key here, sensible), are indeed healthy. This is a very touchy subject with some folks, as they are so ingrained against fats.

This is so true. I cannot, for the life of me, get my wife to even CONSIDER using extra-virgin olive or canola oil, supplement with ground flax seeds or take wild salmon oils.

As soon as I start mentioning the health benefits, all she hears is "fats" and it's all bad to her, which is unfortunate, considering how hard she works in the gym.

The media has done a fine job of mis-information, once again.

 

[DZLS]

some really good info in here for everyone to read...

 

[kiosk]

so what saturated fats are not trans fats?? I know coconut oil is one example, are there others (please say yes to chicken wings!!!)

 

[javaguru]

so what saturated fats are not trans fats?? I know coconut oil is one example, are there others (please say yes to chicken wings!!!)

A very small amount of trans fats are "naturally" occuring. Look for the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated before the oil on a label and avoid these sources. The more processed the food the more likely to have trans fats.

 

[gjohnson5]

A very small amount of trans fats are "naturally" occuring. Look for the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated before the oil on a label and avoid these sources. The more processed the food the more likely to have trans fats.

Once again more good advice from JavaGuru.
Coconut is my favorite fat as it's the most healthy.
Anti Viral , anti bacterial , anti fungal, lower ldl and increase hdl and it's alkaline. One of the problem with American diet is that all the "favorite" foods are acidic so when digested they will lower you body's ph. For good health your ph should be more alkaline or higher ph

 

[Lifterforlife]

Some trans fat occurs naturally. I wonder how many folks know that milk(yes milk) contains some trans fats.

And agreed with the above post....coconut oil is wonderful.

 

[anthrax]

The interesting question is the link between saturated fats and Testosterone

And I've not read any study that proves that sat fats are necessary for T production