A good day for those who love fatty food because someone has come up with the finding that saturated fat need not be harmful.

Today there was a happy news for all the fatty-food loving people – Someone found out that saturated fat is not harmful for health. So those who advocated against consumption of meat, eggs, junk food and hydrogenated oil have to take a pause…

Experts till now said that saturated fat was the cause of heart  diseases. So consumers were advised to read the label on the foods pack before buying. In order to avoid these many companies promote low or zero fat milk, curd and other daily products.  

Focus always on Saturated food

In all the food tests, the harm of the presence of saturated fat in the food is discussed at length. During comparative food testing of food products in the market, the brand that has the lowest amount are crowned as the healthiest among all the brands. So whom should we believe the old school of thought; or the new discovery!

According to the study it causes coronary diseases, however the latest studies show that ““low fat” diet showed the greatest decrease in energy expenditure an unhealthy lipid pattern and increased insulin resistance compared with a low carbohydrate and low glycemic index diet.” 

The new study has raised a number of question

  • Are the saturated fat only in uncooked foods, like eggs, milk and butter, are good for health.
  • Are the hydrogenated oil – high is saturated fat –  harmless.
  • Can we label as healthy, the food cooked in hydrogenated oils. Like bread, crackers, cereal, macaroni & cheese, frozen pizza, donuts, and cookies.

Conclusion

The new finding is based is the the first of its kind. And more research is needed to make a thorough conclusion. Still there is a positive sign that saturated food are not completely unhealthy for human consumption.

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