Wednesday, March 26, 2014

About Low Fat Cooking: Saturated Fat and Heart Disease

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From Fiona Haynes, your Guide to Low Fat Cooking
There are many reasons to eat low fat, only one of which might be related to lowering your risk of heart disease. However, according to a recent study published last week, which examined nearly 80 other studies, the link between eating saturated fat and heart disease is not proven. Does this give us a green light to eat as much butter, bacon, and beef as we would like? It's not quite that simple. For me, eating low fat makes sense because I had my gallbladder removed four years ago. A low fat diet makes sense for those who have fatty liver disease. And for others, eating low fat is a perfectly reasonable way to try and manage their weight.

 

Saturated Fat and Heart Disease

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Shrimp meets the definition of quick and easy. Low in fat and calories, it makes a great starting point for a healthy meal. These lemon ginger shrimp,... Read more

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Enjoy healthier lemon poppy seed muffins, which call for a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour and replace butter with canola oil... Read more

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