Again and again, we're told to consume less saturated fat because it raises cholesterol and increases our risk of heart disease. This statement oversimplifies the role of saturated fats.
Saturated fat is a fatty acid produced from triglycerides. Unlike other fats, it's fully saturated with hydrogen atoms and therefore becomes solid at room temperature. Saturated fats are further classified as long-, medium, and short-chain triglycerides. The majority of fat-bases foods we eat are long-chain triglycerides.
Saturated fats are found in numerous food products, including the following:
-Short-Chain Triglycerides: Cow's milk, Sheep's milk, Goat's milk
-Medium-Chain Triglycerides: Coconut oil, Palm kernel oil, Butter
-Long-Chain Triglycerides: Butter, Red meat, Chocolate, Solid Shortenings, Eggs
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