[HIGHLIGHTS] Cholesterol too high: Which fat you eat is crucial

Cholesterol too high: Which fat you eat is crucial.. As of: February 4, 2024, 5:13 a.m By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel CommentsPressSplit Fat doesn't have the best reputation, but it is important for the body.

Both plant and animal foods contain fat called fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids are often said to be harmful, but ultimately the amount consumed is also crucial. The more often you consume larger amounts of these unhealthy fats, the greater the risk of hardening of the arteries and cardiovascular disease.