Fatless and Sapless - the Desaturated Saps
The following taken from Chris Gupta's informed webpages at http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2006/03/27/the_benefits_
of_saturated_fats.htm
which, in this case, derive from Mary Enig's and Sally Fallon's book The Skinny on Fats http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/skinny.html#benefits
The Benefits of Saturated Fats
The much-maligned saturated fats which Americans are trying to avoid are not the cause of our modern diseases. In fact, they play many important roles in the body chemistry:
* Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50% of the cell membranes. They are what gives our cells necessary stiffness and integrity.
* They play a vital role in the health of our bones. For calcium to be effectively incorporated into the skeletal structure, at least 50% of the dietary fats should be saturated. (38)
* They lower Lp(a), a substance in the blood that indicates proneness to heart disease. (39) They protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as Tylenol. (40)
* They enhance the immune system. (41)
* They are needed for the proper utilization of essential fatty acids.
* Elongated omega-3 fatty acids are better retained in the tissues when the diet is rich in saturated fats. (42)
* Saturated 18-carbon stearic acid and 16-carbon palmitic acid are the preferred foods for the heart, which is why the fat around the heart muscle is highly saturated. (43) The heart draws on this reserve of fat in times of stress.
* Short- and medium-chain saturated fatty acids have important antimicrobial properties. They protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract.
The scientific evidence, honestly evaluated, does not support the assertion that "artery-clogging" saturated fats cause heart disease. (44) Actually, evaluation of the fat in artery clogs reveals that only about 26% is saturated. The rest is unsaturated, of which more than half is polyunsaturated. (45)
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Also see
*http://homodiet.netfirms.com/index.html
*http://www.beyondveg.com/
*http://www.beyondveg.com/cat/paleodiet/index.shtml
*http://www.beyondveg.com/cordain-l/metab-carn/metabolic-carnivory-1a.shtml
*http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/fats_lungs.html
*http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm
*http://www.thincs.org/
*www.enig.com/trans.html
Specific numerals for supernumerary Ed:
The ideal proportion between the main food components of protein, fat and carbohydrates should be in the range of: mmmm 1: 2.5 - 3.5: 0.8
I think the thing that confused a lot of people, including me, sometimes, is what exactly is a protein. I know meats, and I think that is the main attraction to those "all-meat" diets, but there is more to it than that. Yes, carbs are "bad" but some are worse than others. In my mind, food is so processed today that you don't know WHAT you are eating if it comes out of a box. I think a more "back to nature" outlook is probably better for you than trying to figure out where to catagorize everything you eat.
Listing again for readability:
*http://homodiet.netfirms.com/
index.html
*http://www.beyondveg.com/
*http://www.beyondveg.com/cat/
paleodiet/index.shtml
*http://www.beyondveg.com/cordain-l/
metab-carn/metabolic-carnivory-
1a.shtml
*http://www.westonaprice.org/
knowyourfats/fats_lungs.html
*http://www.ravnskov.nu/
cholesterol.htm
*http://www.thincs.org/
*www.enig.com/trans.html
The ideal macronutrient proportions as stated above derive from Dr. Jan Kwasniewski _The Optimal Diet_.
I agree with Sage Sara!
I appreciate the information. I think most people are confused about what foods are good for them, according to nutritionists. One day it's 'stay away from fats,' the next day it's 'avoid carbs.' I personally don't like to eat too few fats or too few carbs. I strongly believe that people really need to eat what is best for their own bodies. It took me months to really analyze what was going wrong with my body, why I was having digestion problems, etc. I kept a meal diary and eventually weeded out the things that made me feel unhealthy. Meats and foods that contain a lot of lactose don't work for me. Eliminating them made me feel stronger, healthier, and happier. I won't change what I eat now no matter what anyone tells me.
Canny Kara--
I think my new post under 'Theophanies' may address some bits in your last comment.
The best to you.
Freewill is life's best gift!
-Paleo-Nate
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