Polyunsaturated fats may not prevent heart disease, new study suggests

By Catherine Armitage
Updated May 14 2016 - 10:23am, first published April 20 2016 - 10:19am
More research needed: Nutritionist Rebecca Reynolds of the University of NSW. Photo: Matt Korinek
More research needed: Nutritionist Rebecca Reynolds of the University of NSW. Photo: Matt Korinek
Ffish, fruit, vegetables, cereals, beans, and olive oil are typical of a Mediterranean diet.
Ffish, fruit, vegetables, cereals, beans, and olive oil are typical of a Mediterranean diet.
Some nutritionists are reassessing the role of saturated fats in the diet, such as those in red meat.
Some nutritionists are reassessing the role of saturated fats in the diet, such as those in red meat.

In the battle over a healthy diet, vegies, grains and seeds are still winning, but beef and butter are fighting a rearguard action.

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