"Our findings do not support the current recommendation to limit total fat intake to less than 30 per cent of energy," said the paper published in the Lancet on Tuesday. "Individuals with high carbohydrate intake might benefit from a reduction in carbohydrate intake and increase in the consumption of fats." In addition, a fat intake of about 35 per cent of total calories was associated with a lower overall risk of dying compared to a lower percentage of fat in the diet. "Relaxing current restrictions on fat and emphasizing on carbohydrate intake ... is more likely to be beneficial." A cookie's still a cookie even if it doesn't have saturated fat or high fat content."

Source: CBC News August 29, 2017 12:22 UTC