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Bad Fat

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Bad Fat
Any fat linked to increased atherosclerosis, and a poor lipid profile
Examples Saturated fats (e.g., red meat, butter, ice cream); trans fats—processed foods (e.g., margarines), commercially baked or fried foods, whole milk


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Getting enough good fats and reduce or avoid bad fat is crucial to health.
He noted that oils usually contain good fats that lower the risk of heart diseases and bad fats which increase the risk of heart diseases.
Dr Jagyasi says that research indicates that heart disease is related to the quality and not the quantity of fat consumed: "The trick is in replacing the bad fat with good fats.
 
 
 
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