Although not all diets are the same, there seem to be some nutritional principles that have been ingrained in every diet. Protein is important, but whole grains are best, and saturated fat can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Cheese lovers, beware: This last piece of advice may not be as sound. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a December 2022 study that found saturated fats in cheese, milk and other dairy products may have more benefits than negatives.

Continue reading to find out the science behind cheese and other dairy products being gouda.

Not All Saute Fats

The American Heart Association recommends that saturated fats in red meat, cheese, and other animal-based foods be limited. According to the AHA's website, "Decades worth of solid science have shown it can increase your 'bad" cholesterol and put you at greater risk for heart disease."

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine wanted more information about the notion that all saturated fats were bad. According to their study, "current dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat intakes." However, most people fail to recognize that saturated fats may be different from those found in different foods.

This study involved 2,391 adults aged over 30. The study examined the association of saturated fats from non-dairy and dairy sources with body fat, inflammation biomarkers, and lipid particle sizes and concentrations.

The Big Cheddar Of Saturated Fatty Fats

Researchers found surprising differences in women who ate the lowest and highest 20% of dairy saturated fat intake. The first was that women in the highest intake group had lower body fat and a higher percentage of fat mass.

Blood tests also revealed that people who consumed more saturated fat from dairy had higher HDL and lower triglycerides. These positive associations were not found with non-dairy saturated oils.

According to the study, some saturated oils can have a negative impact on our cardiovascular health. However, saturated fats from milk seem to be an exception. These findings have some caveats.

These cardiovascular benefits were less frequent in female participants. This was an observational study. These associations don't prove a causal relationship, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study is a great starting point for future research.

Please Pass the Cheese!

Saturated fats, even those from dairy, should be consumed moderately. This study offers hope to cheese lovers, as it suggests that maintaining a healthy diet does not necessarily mean giving up your favorite cheddar or brie.

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By: M. Davis-McAfee
Title: Pass The Camembert, Please: Science Says Cheese Might Actually Be Good For You
Sourced From: www.suggest.com/dairy-saturated-fats-cardiovascular-risk/2716975/
Published Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:35:00 +0000

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