Saturated fat

BaileyBoo13524

I have recently switched to whole milk due to a recommendation from a co-worker that it's "better than non fat, 1%, 2%). Upon comparing labels the carb/sugar content is the same which she warned me was different. What is different (obviously) is the fat which I am not worried about higher fat. However, my saturated fat is now about 5-7g over each day. A lot of it comes from nuts, nut butter, cheese, eggs, or milk. I think I will switch back to non fat or 1% milk after my two gallons of whole are gone. My question is is saturated fat going to hinder my progress and is being over 5-7g daily really bad for my body? Thanks in advance for any and all advice!

neanderthin

short answer, no.

pinkyleigh83

Nope. 50% of my calories come from fat (primal) & I get more saturated fat than that (usually 30-60g/day) & am beyond healthy. But I also get my fat sources from coconut oil, grass-fed dairy & meats & pastured eggs (NOT the cage free, all vegetarian diet eggs that companies like to pretend are best for you) which is very different from the crap most people get theirs from.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

No, you may see better progress. The human body needs a healthy dose of saturated fats for brain function and other bodily functions down to the cellular level.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Nope. 50% of my calories come from fat (primal) & I get more saturated fat than that (usually 30-60g/day) & am beyond healthy. But I also get my fat sources from coconut oil, grass-fed dairy & meats & pastured eggs (NOT the cage free, all vegetarian diet eggs that companies like to pretend are best for you) which is very different from the crap most people get theirs from.

I eat this way too.

BaileyBoo13524

Whew thank you so much for your replies I feel much better about it!

etoiles_argentees

short answer, no.

I drink whole milk. Does a body good.

vytamindi

short answer, no.

I drink whole milk. Does a body good.

Pffft. Noob. I drink heavy whipping cream!

...in small amounts in my coffee