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Originally Posted by SkinnyDogMom
Surprisingly, evidence based research shows that Atkins does not increase cholesterol, lipids etc. People on Atkins or like diets lower their numbers and even increase the HDL's (the good chol.). Scientists & Doctors were expecting just what logically we all think about the high fat, but they were proven wrong. The simple carbs/sugars actually are probably more to blame than fats-specifically animal fats/natural fats. (not trans-fats---they have shown to be dangerous on many levels.)
I'm reading the book "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes and that's exactly what the book states. Due to some poor research done back in the 60's and 70's, the notion that dietary fat causes cardiovascular disease has been perpetuated for decades. The book disputes that and states that it is bad carbs that create havoc with our bodies. It's kind of hard to read. Contains tons of research studies. But it's very interesting. Very supportive of SB lifestyle.