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Are Saturated fats healthy?

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Its not as harmful as trans fat, saturated fat can raise bad LDL cholesterol and too much can negatively impact heart health, so it's best consumed in moderation. While there's no need to cut out all saturated fat from your diet, most nutrition experts recommend limiting it to about 10% of your daily calories.

Step-by-step explanation:

(LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.)

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