Scivillage.com Casual Discussion Science Forum

Scivillage.com Casual Discussion Science Forum > Science > Alternative Theories > Evidence against theory that "replacing butter with veg oils improves heart health"
Full Version: Evidence against theory that "replacing butter with veg oils improves heart health"
You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting.

C C

Apr 17, 2016 02:27 AM
Replacing butter with veg oils may not decrease risk of heart disease
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-04-un...-oils.html

EXCERPT: A research team led by scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health has unearthed more evidence that casts doubt on the traditional "heart healthy" practice of replacing butter and other saturated fats with corn oil and other vegetable oils high in linoleic acid....

Magical Realist

Apr 17, 2016 06:32 PM
And I was so sold on the "oil is better" thesis! I've already switched back to whole milk as that was shown to be a lower risk for diabetes than low fat and skim milk. Butter here I come!
Scivillage.com Casual Discussion Science Forum > Science > Alternative Theories > Evidence against theory that "replacing butter with veg oils improves heart health"