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Many years of research has shown that excessive intake of saturated fat can increase cholesterol and increase risk for stroke and heart disease. We have recently learned that some kinds of saturated fat like stearic acid in dark chocolate have a neutral effect on cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association recommends keeping saturated fat intake to no more than 7% of total calories. Instead of counting numbers, I suggest watching foods that have high amounts of saturated fat such as cheese, high fat meats, high fat dairy, fried foods, butter, and the skins of poultry.
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