Unsaturated fats, high-quality carbs lower risk of heart disease

Replacing saturated fats with carbs from whole grains, unsaturated fats most effective at lowering risk

Date: September 28, 2015

Source: American College of Cardiology

Summary:

While eliminating saturated fats can improve heart health, a new study shows that it makes a difference which foods are used in their place. A study shows that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats and high-quality carbohydrates has the most impact on reducing the risk of heart disease. When saturated fats were replaced with highly processed foods, there was no benefit.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150928144025.htm