Replacing Animal Fats with Plant Fats Associated with Lower Risk of Death

Not all fats are equal when it comes to health. Fats from animals (meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs) are higher in saturated fatty acids than most fats from plants. Higher intake of saturated relative to unsaturated fatty acids is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease. The fats in plants (grains, nuts, seeds, non-tropical plant oils, and some veggies/fruits like avocados) are made up mostly of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, both of which have been found to be heart healthy.

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Not all fats are equal when it comes to health. Fats from animals (meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs) are higher in saturated fatty acids than most fats from plants. Higher intake of saturated relative to unsaturated fatty acids is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease. The fats in plants (grains, nuts, seeds, non-tropical
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