Eating Bacon And Eggs For Longevity – by Dr harold Gunatillake 10 Healthy Reasons to Pour Yourself a Glass of Red Wine Tonight (And Every Night) Improves blood pressure, lowers your risk of certain cancers, Promotes longevity, Blocks damaging free radicals, Boosts the immune system, increases bone density, Improves cholesterol levels, Decreases the chance of a stroke, reduces type 2 diabetes You have been told that less than 7 per cent of your total daily calorie intake should come from saturated fat. A daily intake of 2,000 calories amounts to 140 calories. Saturated fat seems to raise the bad cholesterol LDL in your blood, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. On the other hand, you are supposed to eat between 25 and 35 per cent of your daily calories as unsaturated fats from foods like fish, nuts and vegetables. ...