Whole fat foods.

I don't eat low fat, but I eat low saturated fat which would mean reduced fat dairy because the saturated fat in dairy has been shown to increase risk of heart disease.

Interestingly, a 2010 meta-analysis failed to show any link: http://www.ajcn.org/content/early/2010/01/13/ajcn.2009.27725.abstract

That's not to say that individuals shouldn't exercise caution (especially since meta-analyses can be conducted to show all sorts of things).

And an edit to add a blog with a meta-analysis of meta-analyses (not exactly, but a look at a few older, clinical studies that also failed to show a link between saturated fat and negative outcomes): http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/saturated-fat-and-heart-disease-studies-old-and-new/

Well... I know my parents went from drinking skim milk and using margarine to eating only raw butter and raw milk and they lost a bunch of weight and lowered their cholesterol. They also cut out sugar entirely, though, and watched their portion sizes, so it's hard to say which factor(s) played the biggest part. They swear by the raw milk/butter, though.

The whole factor of cutting out sugar except for vegetables and fruits and adding in fat played the parts of lowering their cholesterol and with them losing weight.

The more fat you eat, the faster you will lose fat from your body. Also, cutting sugar aids in weight loss due to the fact that insulin levels are consistent instead of being on a up and down roller coaster ride.

For local raw milk/butter/cheese sources you can check on this site - http://www.westonaprice.org/

and the best book on food I've ever read is Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon.

Good Luck!

Going to check that book out.

You'll love it! I've bought it for almost everyone I know, and then some.

I don't eat low fat, but I eat low saturated fat which would mean reduced fat dairy because the saturated fat in dairy has been shown to increase risk of heart disease. But that doesn't mean you can't eat it and be healthy. I'd just recommend keeping a close eye on your health, especially at first. Good luck!!

Excess carbs (except fruits and vegetables) and sugar is what REALLY causes heart disease from the inflammation.

Saturated fat in generous amounts and cutting the carbs in sugar and grains is not healthy. In fact, it is a natural way to eat without having to process those foods..............unlike grains which has to be heavily processed to make it edible.

Ancel Keys had it all wrong and I am sorry to say that most people bought it and are still buying it hook, line and sinker.

What is your obsession with Ancel Keys? Geez, he's been dead for years. Surely you can find something more recent to pick on.

I don't eat low fat, but I eat low saturated fat which would mean reduced fat dairy because the saturated fat in dairy has been shown to increase risk of heart disease. But that doesn't mean you can't eat it and be healthy. I'd just recommend keeping a close eye on your health, especially at first. Good luck!!

Excess carbs (except fruits and vegetables) and sugar is what REALLY causes heart disease from the inflammation.

Saturated fat in generous amounts and cutting the carbs in sugar and grains is not healthy. In fact, it is a natural way to eat without having to process those foods..............unlike grains which has to be heavily processed to make it edible.

Ancel Keys had it all wrong and I am sorry to say that most people bought it and are still buying it hook, line and sinker.

What is your obsession with Ancel Keys? Geez, he's been dead for years. Surely you can find something more recent to pick on.

Now that seems to be just picking a fight.

I have just seen that same post over and over, when no one else mentions Ansel Keys. I am genuinely curious as to why he keeps coming up so much. And he didn't have it "all wrong". His research was important and spurred further research that shapes health recommendation to this day. Sure, it wasn't complete. Just as research done today will be considered incomplete in the future. It's research.

I don't eat low fat, but I eat low saturated fat which would mean reduced fat dairy because the saturated fat in dairy has been shown to increase risk of heart disease. But that doesn't mean you can't eat it and be healthy. I'd just recommend keeping a close eye on your health, especially at first. Good luck!!

Excess carbs (except fruits and vegetables) and sugar is what REALLY causes heart disease from the inflammation.

Saturated fat in generous amounts and cutting the carbs in sugar and grains is not healthy. In fact, it is a natural way to eat without having to process those foods..............unlike grains which has to be heavily processed to make it edible.

Ancel Keys had it all wrong and I am sorry to say that most people bought it and are still buying it hook, line and sinker.

What is your obsession with Ancel Keys? Geez, he's been dead for years. Surely you can find something more recent to pick on.

He is the person that started this whole saturated fat is bad, when in fact he ignored the data that CLEARLY showed that saturated fats are good for you.

This was the beginning of the brainwashing of this country. As quoted by a Doctor in my signature, this country is part of the biggest science experiment gone wrong.

He took data from 3 countries and ignored data from 7 other countries. That is getting is completely WRONG.

That's both true and untrue, if you actually read the study and the peer reviews of it and not just some guy's blog. I just don't understand basing your eating habits on a decades old study, whether it's correct or incorrect. But whatever works I guess.

Good for you! I eat whole-fat everything except milk and yoghurt, and that's mostly because I prefer the taste of those. I loooove giant fatty steaks, bacon and chicken skin, buttery desserts served with cream, pastries, etc. I also eat small portions, with plenty of fruits and vegetables and get good exercise. I think it's a very healthy way to eat - far less processed and small portions of hearty, rich food are way more satisfying that giant bowls of fakeorama low-fat/low-cal/low-carb chemical-laden dreck.

But the bacon, chicken skin, fatty steaks, etc I am right there with you.

I firmly believe that is why other countries (especially in Europe) don't have near the obesity that the US has.............they eat small portions of hearty and very rich and unprocessed foods.

I think it's the smaller portions and wine that do it. Most European countries eat bread and pasta and other processed foods, though the vast majority probably eats less junk food, especially fast food.

Avocado and nuts!

I think it's the smaller portions and wine that do it. Most European countries eat bread and pasta and other processed foods, though the vast majority probably eats less junk food, especially fast food.

I agree. I think smaller portions of high-fat foods, along with a larger variety of different foods at each meal, probably make up a lot of the difference. More variety of the good stuff = less food overall.

And the wine helps too, of course! A large, rare t-bone steak with buttery mashed potatoes, steamed green beans and a glass of good red wine is about my perfect meal.

FWIW, I don't count bread (the proper kind: flour, water, salt, yeast) and pasta as 'processed' in my calculations, though. I know they are, but I go with 'if I can make it at home, its fine'.

Mmm, take those potatoes out add some sauteed mushrooms instead and I'm with ya! Not 'my' perfect meal, but a pretty darn good one. (though I can never finish a large steak, but that just means leftovers!).

I would LOVE to do this, but what about for people whose body doesn't seem to tolerate fats and oils well? Small amounts are ok, but whole milk, oily foods and otherwise heavy foods can make me feel not so very well.

If you don't tolerate fats well, why would you love to go full fat? That sounds like torture.

I would LOVE to do this, but what about for people whose body doesn't seem to tolerate fats and oils well? Small amounts are ok, but whole milk, oily foods and otherwise heavy foods can make me feel not so very well.

sounds like you may need to read Nourishing Traditions or the GAPS Diet.

I've noticed that if I buy a quart of whole milk, it takes way longer to spoil than a quart of skim/1% milk. So that was a big of a sign to me that whole milk is less modified and processed--good thing!
I still go for skim milk (or almond milk), but that's just because the calories are so low and I use a lot of milk for protein shakes and whatnot.

In terms of butter instead of margarine, DO IT! I remember the first time I put REAL butter on my toast (my mom always bought margarine)...it was a heavenly experience. lol. and since it's so rich-tasting, you don't need to use too much. I'm not sure of the specifics, but I know there has been research to prove that margarine made from hydrogenated vegetable oils increases "bad" cholesterol.

And same goes for real sugar vs. artificial sweeteners. Research has shown that consuming diet soda can cause more cravings for sweetness, weight gain, and even higher heart attack and stroke risks! not to mention, diet soda tastes like crap.
there's this natural sweetener called agave nectar--it's like a lighter, sugary honey. It's so good. I suggest looking into that