On Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:03:45 -0800 (PST), Bryan-TGWWW
> wrote:

>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.

I have no idea what you're talking about me being sick of your
posts on saturated fats?? I don't have a problem with saturated fats
in my diet. And it's 'Jebus', not 'Jesus'...