Dr. Malhotra (Cardiologist): Saturated Fat And Cholesterol Have Little to Do With The Development of Heart Disease

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• Great Britain’s Most Outspoken Cardiologist Sets the Record Straight on Saturated Fats
  by Dr. Mercola, http://www.mercola.com/
  Story at-a-glance–
  * Saturated fat and cholesterol have little to do with the development of heart disease. Data shows two-thirds of people admitted to hospitals with acute myocardial infarction have completely normal cholesterol levels
  * Fats can be harmful, but it’s important to be specific. Fats that contribute to heart disease are primarily trans fats and highly refined and/or heated polyunsaturated vegetable oils (PUFAs), which are high in damaged omega-6
  * For optimal health, seek to get 75 to 85 percent of your total calories as healthy fat, primarily monosaturated and saturated. Limit PUFAs to 10 percent and omega-6 fats to 5 percent
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