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Reply: Good saturated fats?

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1. Since they were "research articles," can you provide references so that they can be evaluated directly?

2. Keep in mind that any research article in isolation can lead you to believe something very different than the bulk of research. It is best not to draw conclusions from individual studies but from literature reviews of the field.

3. There is a small but significant minority of researchers who believe saturated fat, per se, is not a health problem. At this point, the majority of health authorities do not concur with that point of view. However, you should know that this is an on-going story. There will be news about this for the foreseeable future and recommendations will evolve over the years. Nevertheless, current advice remains to keep your saturated fat at moderate levels. (About 10% of total calories, less if you have existing heart disease.).

4. There is an increasing body of research on individual fatty acids as opposed to the major classes of fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated). With that body of research, some saturated fatty acids have gained status as okay for you. Specifically, the saturated stearic acid (18:0) which predominates cocoa butter is considered "health neutral" having health properties very similar to the predominant monounsaturated fat, oleic acid.

5. Also short chain fatty acids are metabolized very differently than longer chain fatty acids and are not a concern for heart health and are arguably "good for you."

6. There is one polyunsaturated fat, conjugated linoleic acid, in dairy fat that has limited evidence that it is "good for you."

However, even though dairy fat has more conjugated linoleic acid than meat fats, it is a small amount of the total fat. And even though dairy fat has more short chain fatty acids than meat fats, it is a small amount of the total fat.

If you look at the saturated fatty acids that are the purported "bad for you" fats, myristic fatty acid (14:0) and palmitic acid (16:0), there is *more* of them in dairy fat (~38%) than in beef fat (~28%), pork fat (~26%), or chicken fat (~24%). Those meats are much higher in monounsaturated fat and stearic acid than dairy fat. So, at face value, I don't think there is merit to the claim that dairy fat's saturated fat is healthier than meat dairy fats. I suspect they were only talking about the merits of some of the other fats that are present in limited quantities. Since there is more of the "bad," will the "good" overcome the "bad"? This is why it is important to get good research on the health effects of *food* not just reduce them to the individual nutrients. Currently, the prevailing opinion is that dairy fats should be limited to moderation.View Thread

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Hi sheskrafty, I'm in the same boat as you! I don't eat meat, eggs, or any dairy products. My hubby is an...

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Hi sheskrafty,

I'm in the same boat as you! I don't eat meat, eggs, or any dairy products. My hubby is an omnivore. I never make similar things to what I make him, though. I guess I never tried to because I'm not a big cook anyways, I "prepare" my dinners quite quickly.

I'll have a big batch of quinoa already cooked and stored in the fridge, so all I have to do for my dinner is heat up quinoa and beans (garbanzo, white, kidney, black, etc) and add raw or cooked veggies and possibly add salsa if I make a black bean and quinoa bowl. Yummy and takes 5 minutes to prepare: quinoa, black beans (heat it up), then add salsa and ripe, halved mini tomatoes and cubed avocado.

Other quick options I make for myself are veggie burgers (usually without soy...try Original Sunshine Burgers from Whole Foods), if I have soy veggie burgers I'll usually reach for Amy's gluten free soy burgers...both of the above are without the bun due to my gluten intolerance...no gluten for me...and I'll have veggies or homemade sweet potato fries on the side.

Amy's vegan gluten-free burritos are another quick and tasty option for me. Nuke the burrito, and add mini tomatoes and avocado slices on the side...it hits the spot.

One more thing that I make really quickly is a veggie and bean soup with your favorite base--veggie broth, tomato soup, or recently discovered sweet potato soup...season with your favorite herbs and spices, then add carrots, celery, other veggies, canned beans of your choice (or lentils...cook longer for 15-20 mins), and at the end, add in some kale or rainbow chard...pre-cut bags from Trader Joes makes this so easy! This soup is so beautiful and colorful...plus you're getting all your daily servings of veggies all at once!

So when you can't think of cooking the "same" meal every night, take it easy, make it simple, and use or modify any of the above! Good luck!View Thread

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Unfortunately, you ask a question for which there is no easy answer.

First, there are over 100 kinds of arthritis. Some types of arthritis may respond to certain foods while others do not. And there are individual variations. The Arthritis Foundation says that some people experience mild allergic reactions to certain foods which aggravate their arthritic condition, but those reactions do not happen to all people. In fact, the Arthritis Foundation answers your question as follows, "How can you tell if certain foods are influencing your arthritis? Stop eating them — for a while — and note whether symptoms improve."

But there are a few common themes to anti-inflammation and diet. Omega-3 fats such as from fatty fish, walnuts, and flaxseed are generally considered anti-inflammatory. Since this type of fat is essential for health anyway, it can't hurt to try to add more of the fats to your diet.

There is considerable controversy over the role of Omega-6 fats and inflammation. Since most people generally get more omega-6 fat than recommended, it probably won't hurt to try to reduce your omega-6 fat intake to see if it helps. To reduce omega-6 fat in your diet, change high omega-6 oils like safflower, corn, and sunflower oils for lower omega-6 oils such as olive oil.

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables, notably cherries and other foods with anthocyanins, appear to have some anti-inflammatory effects. Again, since these are generally healthy foods, it would not hurt to try to incoroparate more.

Another area of considerable controversy is whether white flour and sugar have a role in inflammation. Again, since these are foods for which there are already compelling reasons to limit, it wouldn't hurt to try. In particular, there is some evidence that changing from refined flour to whole grain intake reduces inflammation. However, many people feel that grains are inflammatory for them, whole or not. (Which returns you to the Arthritis Foundation advice of "try it and see what happens.")

Then, there are spices. Similar to brightly colored foods, some strongly flavored or colored spices such as ginger, cumin, and turmeric are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. There are varied levels of scientific support for using these spices to reduce inflammation. However, they do no harm and enhance your food, so they are worth trying.

Finally, probably the strongest evidence of food related reduction in inflammation comes from losing excess body fat. Reducing your body weight can often bring significant relief for some kinds of arthritic pain.View Thread

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