A new research report finds that diets high in saturated fats, especially from Western diet staples like meat and dairy products, can promote the development of Type 2 Diabetes. These foods can lead to the shortage of a single gene which may be responsible for the development of diabetes.
Researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine have published a paper in which they have found that high fat diets can lead to GnT-4a enzyme deficiency. GnT-4a works with beta cells in the pancreas and to match blood glucose levels with the proper amount of insulin. In people with Type 2 diabetes, the GnT-4a enzyme is in short supply and a person’s blood sugars can rise to abnormal levels.
The findings in this study seem to strongly oppose diets that promote foods high in saturated fats. Therefore, I would recommend you avoid a low carb diet if it encourages you to eat a lot of bacon and eggs meals. It seems that a low carb diet can work for some people, but they should try to keep saturated fat within the recommended range (generally below 20 grams per day).
Interestingly, the Asian diet is often high in carbs (rice) and yet many people in Asia are not overweight. The more I read, the more confusing it all is. I have drawn a few conclusions from everything I have read:
1)Avoid trans fat
2)Eat only moderate amounts of saturated fat (below 20 grams/day)
3)Avoid sugary drinks, even if they are fruit juices
4)Eat a lot of vegetables (you can eat almost an unlimited amount)
5)Avoid most processed foods, especially if they have partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
6)Exercise! (not a dietary suggestion, but critical nevertheless)
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