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Butter, beef tallow debate not over as heart experts warn of risks, US guidelines differ

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Butter, beef tallow debate not over as heart experts warn of risks, US guidelines differ

Two of the most influential voices in U.S. nutrition guidance are aligned on the basics, yet they diverge on two major cooking ingredients: butter and beef tallow. As traditional cooking fats, butter and beef tallow infuse flavor into dishes and can make meals more satisfying, but they are calorie-dense. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the … Read more

Cheat meals taste so good — new evidence suggests they are so bad for your body

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Cheat meals taste so good — new evidence suggests they are so bad for your body

So much for weekends of caloric abandon. New research confirms that just two days of eating a high-fat diet can compromise critical immune cells in the gut and weaken the intestinal barrier, suggesting the impact of our daily dietary choices is more immediate than previously believed. Consuming a high-fat diet led to the rapid suppression … Read more