For decades health officials have urged us to cut back on saturated fats and replace them with healthier polyunsaturated fats. However, a new study casts doubt on the role that saturated fat plays in cardiovascular disease, adding to the ongoing debate about what we should and should not eat. The study, which was… Continue Reading
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2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released
Although somewhat belated, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released late last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Since 1980, the Guidelines have been updated and issued every 5 years. The 2010 Guidelines don’t represent a significant departure from government recommendations made… Continue Reading