Good discourse. :)
 It is my 2" worth that trans fats and processed snack foods, ie,
crackers, chips, cookies, margarine, etc. are the biggest culprit in
heart disease and obesity in this country.  Everything I've read on
trans fat leads me to believe that it is hydrogenated oils that have
make us a sick nation.  Post WWII was the start of it......     Oliva

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From: Richard Archer <[log in to unmask]>

>If you're worried about a link between saturated fat and heart disease,
>look at the increase in CHD over the last 40 years in which time
saturated
>fat consumption has declined sharply. CHD incidence correlates most
>strongly with CHO consumption (which does not necessarily imply cause).
>
>
>>  So, why does the paleo diet encourage eating foods such as suet,
>>  schmaltz, lard, and coconut oil?
>
>Perhaps because the authors think it's less harmful than trans fatty
acids
>and neolithic foods?
>
>>>Whew!   That was just the few questions I had on the top of my head.
>>I didn't expect this to be quite so long, so I think I'll stop now..
>
>Keep 'em coming!
>
> ...Richard.