To control your cholesterol level in the blood, you would no longer need to reduce your consumption of eggs and butter. American experts have revealed that dietary cholesterol is not linked to that measured in the blood.
An expert committee submitted a report of dietary recommendations to the US federal health authorities to establish the new 2015 dietary guide.
the cholesterol present in food is often pointed out by cardiologists as the culprit of atherosclerosis, (the formation of plaques inside the arteries). It is therefore recommended to limit its intake. The dietary guide used to date has set the amount of cholesterol that can be absorbed without risk to health at 300 milligrams per day, either one 300 gram steak or two eggs. However, the conclusion of this new report indicates that dietary cholesterol could be consumed without moderation.
“The studies do not show any measurable correlation between the consumption of cholesterol and the level of this substance in the blood” recall the authors of this study. “As a result, cholesterol is not a nutrient that we should worry about if we consume too much of it,” they conclude.
Saturated fat should not be consumed without moderation
On the other hand, the saturated fats present in animal proteins (eggs, meat and dairy products) and palm and coconut oil are still criticized by experts. “The consumption of these fats should not exceed 8% of the total of the 2000 calories absorbed on average daily,” they say. This rate was set at 10% by the dietetic guide which dates back to 2010.
“The overconsumption of saturated fat is a matter of concern especially among those over 50,” explain the researchers. The report also recalls the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, fiber and fatty acids such asomega 3, 6 and 9.
“A diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and low in calories from meat, is healthier and has less environmental impact than the current diet in the United States,” even the authors of this report.
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