The Real Skinny on Fat

For years, multitudes of Americans have avoided all dietary fat, conscientiously seeking out low-fat alternatives. Egg-white omelets, skim milk, fat-free cream cheese, non-stick cooking spray—you get the drift. After all, it has long been understood that no sacrifice was too great if it meant avoiding an increase in cholesterol. But now nutrition experts have done an about-face. Recent studies have shown that the link between cholesterol and fat is not as clear as once believed. Sure, trans fats are still bad for you, but healthy fats—like those that come from plants, nuts, and fish—are not the ticket to heart disease and early death as was previously hypothesized. In fact, just the opposite may be true, and some research is even showing that certain types of saturated fat are good for you. Talking to your doctor about restructuring your diet to add in a variety of healthy fats can be crucial to protecting your heart, addressing your weight and health concerns, and promoting whole-body well-being. . . Read More