Fat and Disease

High intakes of saturated fat have been linked to illness, such as coronary heart disease, mature-age diabetes and certain types of cancer, notably cancer of the bowel and the breast. Cutting back on saturated fat and substituting small quantities of unsaturated fats and oils is part of dietary strategy to ward off these problems. The recipes in this blog show you how to create low-fat dishes that are interesting, delicious and healthy. All are also low in saturated fat so would be suitable for anyone wishing to reduce their blood cholesterol level.