[Vegas69]

Good morning Stuart, Nice to see you participating.

Our bodies make Cholesterol naturally as it is vital to body function. That's why two people with a similar diet can have vastly different levels of Cholesterol. In the China Study, they found those with the lowest levels of Cholesterol (Many below US standards) to have the least amount of Western diseases.

In regards to fats, we need them for energy production and body functions. It's been proven that a diet high in fat vs. low in fat doesn't make a substantial difference in weight gain. It does make some difference.

There are 4 main fats: Trans, Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated

Trans: Many fried foods and processed foods.

Saturated: Animals products and very few plant based foods.

Monounsaturated: Olive oil, Avocado

Polyunsaturated: Fish oil

It can't be disputed that Trans fats are 100% BAD. Animal fats have a higher tendency of disease than plant based.

The major problem with sugar is refined foods in this country. It's also soda. High fructose corn syrup has ramped up this epidemic dramatically. Oh yeah, a majority of corn is a GMO from Monsanto. That means you soda and processed foods are a double whammy, processed and genetically modified. Refined foods are a triple whammy in many instances. Trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, and genetically modified! And we wonder why Americans are so unhealthy!

My argument against fruit consumption being a health problem is two fold. Fruits are low on the glycemic index which is the tendency for a rise in blood sugar. Also, how many people do you know that eat to much fruit vs. to many sodas or twinkies?

I could go on for days. My studies and how I feel have led me to a whole food/plant based diet for the majority and animal based for a minority.

I'd like to add to my Prostate Cancer post from last night that I've seen over and over that Dairy is the largest dietary negative for prostate cancer due to the high amount of calcium. Look at the studies or pick up your multi vitamin and look at the ingredients. A majority of men's multi's have very little calcium.

Have a great day....