Just an addition to the original thread title, I've finally finished the 'Big Fat Surprise' by Nina Teicholz. I started it a few weeks ago, and because it is the sort of reading that you need to 'engage brain' for, I have only just finished it, for a good few weeks in the middle, life got in the way.
I could not recommend it more highly to those of you concerned about LCHF and Cholesterol. The last couple of chapters, about 'Where are we now', with regard to the next raft of changes we have seen as a result of trains-fats being discredited are really insightful. I already knew a good bit about Omega 6 being a problem, but the worry is that the newer oils /shortenings (esterified I think) are just as untested as trans-fats were.
It is just a huge pity that the 'powers that be' can't just put their hands up and admit the dietary recommendations that focussed on LDL and Total Cholesterol were probably misguided, and certainly the research on which they were based has been totally discredited. Their are other, more significant markers for concern, notably low HDL, high Triglycerides, CRP, that are much improved by restricting carbs and adding natural, principally saturated fats.
I will probably regret it, I am one of those people whose total cholesterol and LDL goes up on LCHF, my last test, more than 4 years ago, it was than 8.1, LDL 5.1. But my HDL was high and Trigs very low, so I'm not at all concerned, but my new doctor (the old one who respected my perspective has retired) wants me to have a lipid panel as well as a whole other raft of blood tests - it's scheduled for Tuesday. I rather hope, although I think it's irrelevant, that the TC has come down, save me the trouble of trying to 'educate' a new doctor! On the positive side, I'll also be having my first HbA1c for 4 years too, I look forward to that being perfect!