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Although the dairy industry has attempted to persuade consumers that the saturated fat content like that found in butter is harmless, scientific evidence continues to mount about its negative effects. Saturated fat may constrict arteries and degenerate the epithelial lining in the stomach, may have a direct correlation with LDL cholesterol increase, and could even be addictive.

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Is Butter Really Back? What the Science Says

Is butter—and other saturated fats—bad for you or not?

How to Reduce Cholesterol Oxidation

Chicken, fish, and egg powder in processed foods present greater risk from cholesterol oxidation byproducts, but there are things you can do to reduce exposure.

Oxidized Cholesterol as a Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

Oxidized cholesterol can be 100 times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna, processed meat, and parmesan cheese.

Are Avocados Good for Your Cholesterol?

Can guacamole lower your cholesterol as well as other whole-food fat sources such as nuts, or is it just avocado industry spin?

Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol

Coconut Oil & the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol

The effects of coconut oil are compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol, isn’t that countered by the increase in HDL “good” cholesterol?

How to Prevent Blood Sugar and Triglyceride Spikes after Meals

How to Prevent Blood Sugar & Triglyceride Spikes after Meals

Within hours of eating an unhealthy meal, we can get a spike in inflammation, crippling our artery function, thickening our blood, and causing a fight-or-flight nerve response. Thankfully, there are foods we can eat at every meal to counter this reaction.

What’s the “Natural” Human Diet?

What can our nutrient requirements, metabolism, and physiology tell us about what we should be eating?

Olive Oil & Artery Function

Does extra virgin olive oil have the same adverse effect on arterial function as refined oils and animal fats?

Which Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Extended Life?

Of all the components of a healthy Mediterranean diet, which are associated with a longer lifespan?

PREDIMED: Does Eating Nuts Prevent Strokes?

A randomized controlled trial found that a Mediterranean-type diet can dramatically lower the risk of subsequent heart attacks. How does it compare with plant-based diet data?

The Mediterranean Diet or a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?