Saturated Fat & Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
Saturated fat
Saturated fat is found in animal products such as red meat, poultry with skin, and full-fat dairy products. It is also found in some plant-based oils, such as coconut oil and palm oil. Saturated fat can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which can increase your risk of heart disease.
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