Sunday May 29, 2011

"Like the U.S. food pyramid, the commonly referred to "Mediterranean diet" vilifies saturated fats. Foods like red meats and eggs, according to most reports of the diet, should be eaten sparingly. However, a true traditional Mediterranean diet was by no means low in saturated fats. Homemade sausages, raw full-fat milk and cheeses, eggs and, when they could be found, meats like lamb and pork were commonly enjoyed. "

"Saturated fats have been wrongly blamed for the epidemics of heart disease and obesity. In reality, these healthy animal fats are necessary and very good for you -- and your heart."

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