Bob,

Higher fat diets are gaining medical approval - but the fats must be
"good" fats - olive oil, fish oil, peanut oil, etc - low saturated,
low "trans-fats." I generally run at 40% fat and have excellent lipid
profiles. To prevent heart disease 1) take fish oil capsules or eat
fatty fish daily 2) check with your doc about moderate drinking 3) get
BP under excellent control 4) Ask your doc about chol control
(Lipitor, etc) - you should aim for an aggressive (low chol) target.
5) make sure you're eating enough tomato paste/sauce or taking
Lycopene 6) of course, keep your BG under tight control. For the best
nutrition advice, see
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html


"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.