Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
This is mind-bogglingly horrible advice.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (specifically omega-3) is good for you. Monounsaturated fats decrease LDL without affecting HDL or TG. Polyunsaturated fats decrease LDL, and only decrease HDL minimally without affecting TG. Low LDL, high HDL, and low TG decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Also to note, you want a high ratio of omega 3 : omega 6, as it decreases inflammation in the body and therefore decreases the risk of CVD as well.
Saturated fats are never good for you. They raise LDL substantially. So no, bacon and fatty steaks are still terrible for you.
|
I'm not going to recommend anyone go out and eat a pound of bacon, but a lot of science lately totally disproves what you are saying.
The vast majority of cholesterol in your body is produced by the body itself. So while eating cholesterol may result in a very minor and temporary spike in cholesterol levels, it won't affect your overall levels over a period of time.
A lot of studies in the past showed there was a link between LDL consumption and heart disease, however, these studies did not take into account the affect of obesity and foods high in cholesterol are usually associated with high calorie diets. The same people who eat lots of bacon are the same people overeat on hamburgers, fries, etc.. and are generally obese.
What newer studies are showing is that eating cholesterol has zero affect on heart disease. The true culprit is obesity.
In terms of fats, the only really bad ones for you are trans fats. These occur naturally in animal fats, but only at really low levels. Your body can handle them in moderation. However, they can occur in extremely high levels in articifical fats.
So in other words, as long as you have your weight under control, you'd be better off eating a bacon cheeseburger, than a slice of bread with margerine containing trans-fats.