Animal Fat Might Not Be Bad for You

Animal Fat Might Not Be Bad for You
Moderate intake of saturated fat may not necessarily increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock
Camille Su
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We have been led to believe that consuming saturated fat increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, but is this really the case? There is another harmful fat hidden in many delicious foods, but it is usually overlooked.

Saturated Fat May Not Be the ‘Culprit’ of High Blood Lipids

Saturated fats from lard and coconut oil are believed to increase cholesterol levels, leading to cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, some guidelines recommend that people cut back on foods that contain saturated fat, such as red meat, cakes, and biscuits.

However, is saturated fat really bad for you?