Foods high in saturated fat, such as cheese and cream, may actually improve health and reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The findings contradict previously held wisdom — that a diet high in saturated fat increases the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases — but are in keeping with more recent research on the topic.
Key Takeaways:
- Foods high in saturated fat, such as cheese and cream, may actually improve health and reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes
- The overriding principle of a healthy diet is not the quantity of fat or carbohydrates, but the quality of the foods we eat.
- The studies showed no evidence that saturated fats were bad for health. In contrast, it showed overwhelming evidence that trans fats are highly dangerous.
“The findings contradict previously held wisdom — that a diet high in saturated fat increases the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases — but are in keeping with more recent research on the topic.”