Posted on 09/22/2021 9:42:22 AM PDT by ConservativeMind
New research amongst the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat—measured by fatty acids in the blood—had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes. Higher intakes of dairy fat were not associated with an increased risk of death.
"Instead, we measured blood levels of certain fatty acids, or fat 'building blocks' that are found in dairy foods, which gives a more objective measure of dairy fat intake that doesn't rely on memory or the quality of food databases," he added.
"We found those with the highest levels actually had the lowest risk of CVD. These relationships are highly interesting, but we need further studies to better understand the full health impact of dairy fats and dairy foods."
An international collaboration assessed dairy fat consumption in 4150 Swedish 60-year-olds by measuring blood levels of a particular fatty acid that is mainly found in dairy foods and therefore can be used to reflect intake of dairy fat.
They were then followed up for an average of 16 years to see how many had heart attacks, strokes and other serious circulatory events, and how many died from any cause during this time.
After statistically adjusting for other known CVD risk factors, the CVD risk was lowest for those with high levels of the fatty acid (reflecting high intake of dairy fats). Those with the highest levels had no increased risk of death from all causes.
"While some dietary guidelines continue to suggest consumers choose low-fat dairy products, others have moved away from that advice, instead suggesting dairy can be part of a healthy diet with an emphasis on selecting certain dairy foods—for example, yoghurt rather than butter—or avoiding sweetened dairy products that are loaded with added sugar," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
Te French used to smoke heavy, eat loads of fats and sweets, and were quite healthy- it was figured that the reason was because they would have their heaviest meals mid-day, then Go back to the fields and work it all off by quitting time, then go home and eat light supper hours before bed time.
Today many folks eat high fat foods, and sit around all day, and load up at or shortly before bedtime. I think a lot of America’s health issues began when we came in fro fieldwork, or good manual outdoor work, and took deskjobs, and loads of folks went on welfare and didn’t work at all. They get not much welfare $$, and spend it on crap food and fats, the sit around all day. ( not everyone of course, but many do).
Not sure, but it works for me.
You kind of touched on something here.
All the ‘butter, bad; margarine, good’ studies of the 60s were paid for by the vegetable oil industry.
We always have to think on our own and not rely on the so-called ‘experts’ to tell us how to live.
I eat too much! But no sugar potatoes or breads. Mainly veggies, little meat and yogart AND nuts/walnuts...love crunch. My blood work is WNL. You think nuts could keep me overweight??
I doubt that nuts keep you overweight, unless you are really eating them excessively. If anything, they probably provide some satiety. They usually have a good bit of fat, protein, and even fiber. One useful trick I’ve employed is to take a serving out of the tin, put it away, and never eat directly from it. If it’s open and within reach, I tend to just keep munching until I feel bad. Measure your total caloric intake over the course of a week, and do a modest reduction. Most people drastically underestimate their intake. If your blood work is WNL, then you should proceed slowly with weight loss.
A very simple bit of advice to people would be to shop the perimeter of a grocery store.
Thanks for the tip.
No, I meant breaking down the fat particles through homogenization.
I drink raw milk all the time.
Love it.
The products the study appeared to identify as being used by participants would likely be homogenized.
When they reduce the fat, they increase the sugar. Trust cows over scientists.
IGF-1 (growth factor) is bad for adults and comes from dairy protein. It tells cells to grow and helps spawn cancer. Avoid dairy protein but take in dairy fat such as butter and whipped cream.
Which Types of Milk Have the Most IGF-1?
https://www.livestrong.com/article/500398-which-types-of-milk-have-the-most-igf-1/
I don’t buy low fat dairy products. Full fat milk, cheeses, heavy whipping cream etc. You fill up faster and get what your body needs.
Foods have more vitamin a than we need. The government foeces milk sellers to add vitamin a to skim milk.
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