The "consenus" is shifting away from low fat. Here's the latest
study: "A relatively high amount of fat in the diet may be a boon to a
healthy person's cholesterol levels, a small study suggests. On the
other hand, limiting fat intake too much could have the opposite
effect." http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...fat_heart_dc_1


"GaryG" wrote in message ...
"Bob Newman" wrote in message
...
After being a diabetic for 25+ years (currently diet/exercise controlled)
and a recent open-heart surgery patient, I have been following my diet
VERY
strictly. My question is this: All the recommendations I see are for
less
than 30% of calories from fat, a minimum is never mentioned. I know you
do
required some fat though. I have been running low to mid teens fat
percentage with some days in single digits. Is this okay? Where do we
draw
the line? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

--
Thanks in advance... Bob


It depends on who you ask. Dr. Dean Ornish says we should aim for 10% of
calories from fat, or less. He claims to have evidence that a diet of
mostly veggies and grains will reverse cardiovascular disease.

However, many people have a hard time sticking with that diet. Whenever
I've tried to go low fat like that, I seem to end up with more food cravings
and actually eat more total calories. [I suspect this is one reason why the
Atkins diet seems to work, because eating some fat and protein usually makes
us feel more satisfied.]

But, if the low-fat approach is working for you, and your weight, blood
pressure, and glucose levels are OK, I wouldn't see that as a problem.
However, you might want to ask your doctor, and maybe get some lab tests to
make sure.

GG
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