[Belial]

You know this how?

There has been no small amount of research proving that saturated and trans fats should be used sparingly in a healthy diet. In other news, the world is round.

[Aquinasfan]

There has been no small amount of research proving that saturated and trans fats should be used sparingly in a healthy diet. In other news, the world is round.

Trans fat yes. But those following the Atkins' program undoubtedly eat more saturated fat than those following a low-fat diet, and their cholesterol numbers are normally better, often much better, as reflected in these studies. Dr. Atkins was a cardiologist, after all.