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Bookmark or Share- Fats and Cholesterol – The Nutrition SourceSaturated fats, while not as harmful as trans fats, by comparison with unsaturated fats negatively impact health and are best consumed in moderation. Foods containing large amounts of saturated fat include red meat, butter, cheese, and ice cream.
- The Skinny on Fats - American Heart AssociationFor people who need to lower their cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends reducing saturated fat to less than 6% of total daily calories. For someone eating 2,000 calories a day, that’s about 11 to 13 grams of saturated fat.
- Facts about saturated fats: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaSaturated fat is a type of dietary fat. It is one of the unhealthy fats, along with trans fat. These fats are most often solid at room temperature. Foods like butter, palm and coconut oils, cheese, and red meat have high amounts of saturated fat. Too much saturated fat in your diet can lead to heart disease and other health problems.
- Dietary fat: Know which to choose - Mayo ClinicThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that less than 10% of calories a day should be from saturated fats. The American Heart Association suggests a goal of 5% to 6% of daily calories from saturated fats. Foods high in saturated fats include: Foods baked or fried using saturated fats.
- Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats: Know the Difference - Verywell HealthSaturated fats tend to stay solid at room temperature and can cause fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"). By contrast, unsaturated fats stay liquid at room temperature and are less likely to clog your arteries.
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