Discussing Dietary Fats

Replacing saturated animal fats with polyunsaturated fats rich in omega-6 linoleic acid may not be beneficial for heart patients, researchers have claimed. Linoleic acid is present in high amounts in some commonly used vegetable oils such as corn, sunflower, safflower and soybean. � Swapping saturated fats like butter or lard for polyunsaturated vegetable oils and spreads made from them is a common suggestion for those looking to switch to a heart healthy diet. � Researchers recovered missing data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study in the 1960s...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news