On Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:58:30 PM UTC-6, Travis McGee wrote:
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...2d5_story.html
>
> Which fats are good and which fats are bad?
> By Ellie Krieger November 7 Follow @Ellie_Krieger
>
> Adapted from a recent online discussion.
>
> Fat is a hot topic these days, and the science on it has definitely
> evolved in the past 10 or so years. Here are a few highlights to consider:
>
> —� Total fat (the percentage of fat in your diet) does not seem to be an
> issue when it comes to health; it is the type of fat that you eat that
> has the impact on your health.
>
> —� Unsaturated fats, especially omega 3 (fish) and monounsaturated fat
> (olive oil/canola), have a protective effect on your health.
>
> —� Trans fats (mostly in processed foods) should be avoided completely.
>
> —� Saturated fat (coconut oil/butter/cream) may not be as bad for us as
> we once thought, and we are learning more about the different types of
> saturated fat and their effects. But they do not appear to be protective
> like unsaturated fats are, so it is best to continue to focus on those.
>
> —� Regarding egg yolks, the yolk of an egg contains all of its fat (much
> of it saturated) and cholesterol, but it also contains most of its
> nutrients €” minerals, vitamins, etc. One whole egg a day is fine for a
> heart-healthy diet and offers a lot when it comes to nutrition and
> satisfaction.
>
> —� We do need fat for health, but we do not necessarily need animal fat.
> Essential fatty acids come from plant sources. Interestingly though,
> lard has less saturated fat than butter, so it is no worse than butter
> but somehow has a worse reputation. All fats have a variety of fatty
> acid types.

OK, Travis, I was researching to write a book about dietary fatty acids
for the general public when Winter appropriated me for her own uses.

Most of what you referenced above is true, but you need to go further,
more details. It doesn't take an education in human physiology to
understand the research on fatty acids, and one doesn't need to be any
more than average-high average intelligence. First, just Google
"large fluffy LDL" You'll see, even all LDL is not the same.
Similarly, not all saturated fatty acids are alike, not all polyunsaturated
fats have similar effects, and there is even one trans-fat that is not
harmful, vaccenic acid.

The Tasmanian Jesus, and lots of other folks here are sick of my posts
on the subject, and I just had a huge dinner, am tired and am going to
sleep, but I won't abandon this thread if anyone is interested.

--Bryan