10. Not Exactly
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Although many of us have been under the impression that plant-based fats are better than animal fats, the AHA does not agree with this sentiment.
“Consuming high amounts of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol (the “bad” kind), which can have serious ramifications, and coconut oil is not immune,” the AHA said in a statement.
So where did all of this misinformation even come from?