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So what's the verdict on saturated fats now? are they alright for regular consumption? eg. buttered toast every morning
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Yes, in general,but:: Our latest understanding is that saturated fat is not the demon it was thought to be, but just as not all fats are created equal some types of saturated fats are better than others. For example, butter from grass-fed cows is healthier than butter from cows fed GMO corn. See http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/09/08/saturated-fat-get-bad-rep/#close & http://tinyurl.com/lq6to2e for details.
Answered 11/24/2014
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