Saturated fat

Broader Terms

Although saturated fat is the main dietary culprit that raises LDL, trans fat and dietary cholesterol also contribute significantly.
Research has shown that saturated fat is the most potent determinant of blood cholesterol levels (more than dietary cholesterol!) FAT: Fat is a major source of calories or energy.
) Side Effects Return to top Eating too much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
Saturated fat is found mostly in animal foodstuffs, but it is also found in tropical oils like palm kernel and coconut oil.
Foods rich in saturated fats are usually of animal origin.
What is fat? What is saturated fat? What is polyunsaturated fat? What is monounsaturated fat? How much fat should we eat? Some tips to help reduce the fat in your diet References What is fat? There are various types of fat, however, and they are not all bad.
But did you know it's even more important to try to replace the saturated fat we eat with unsaturated fat? Read on to find out how.
The case for not restricting saturated fat on a low carbohydrate dietJeff S Volek and Cassandra E Forsythe Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USANutrition & Metabolism 2005, 2:21 doi:10.

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