3. The Perfect Amount
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The AHA recommends lowering saturated fat to no more than 5 to 6 percent of your daily caloric intake. This is an especially important factor to consider if you already have high cholesterol.
“We want to set the record straight on why well-conducted scientific research overwhelmingly supports limiting saturated fat in the diet to prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels,” Dr Frank Sacks stated.
However, cutting out saturated fats isn’t the only key to lowering your cholesterol. So what else can you actively do?