However, it is precisely the saturated fat that is needed to create a cell membrane that is highly 'fluid'. Fats such as butter, palm or coconut oils have received a bad rap because of their high saturated fat content.

A cell with high fluidity is strong and is more resistant to viral or bacterial invaders, and creates a strong structure on which to build and repair healthy organs and glands. Extra cholesterol is sent into the blood stream to repair damage. Research shows that a diet high in vegetable oils such as canola, corn, or soy, actually leads to the formation of cell membranes that lack fluidity, are weak and fragile. Appropriate dietary fat intake is crucial to whole body health at the cellular level. Low fat fad diets of recent years and the commercialization and marketing of so called 'healthy' vegetable source fats has caused confusion as to what fats are genuinely needed for optimal health and longevity. Saturated fats are necessary for overall wellness, especially healthy kidney and lung function, hormone production, thyroid, joint and nerve health.

But....haven't we learned that saturated fats cause high cholesterol and disease.