I understand what you're saying about dietary fat ... I had the same view for 21 years and taught that to my patients (as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes). BUT, PLEASE BE OPEN TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT THIS IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE. Have you ever read "The Diabetes Solution" by Dr. Richard K. Bernstein? He has had type 1 diabetes for 53 years and is an MD and diabetes specialist in New York. He eats a very high fat diet (both saturated and monounsatured) and was able to reverse his retinopathy, kidney failure and atherosclerosis. This is not just an anecdotal account ... others have followed his approach, with great success. I have sent patients to his clinic.
His book was recommended to me by a 72 year old Professor of Nutrition, from the University of Toronto (Dr. Bob Bruce MD, PhD). Bottom line is ... if you are OPEN to looking at that book, I believe your view on fat may be altered. If not, that's your choice.
Caveat: The problem with SATURATED (animal based) fat is that for certain genetic types, it will increase appetite and make people eat MORE FOOD. That's what causes the study results on the "hazards" of dietary fat. For that reason, monounsaturates are preferred (olive oil, canola, nuts, avocados etc). But it is not FAT, per se, that is causing problems ... it's appetite stimulation, leading to excess calories.
I wish you well, C.C.
Edited by calmcookie, 08 February 2006 - 11:48 AM.