Tagged: Saturated Fat

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The Food Matrix: Why Identical Saturated Fat Behaves Differently in Cheese and Butter

Gram for gram, the saturated fat in cheddar and the saturated fat in butter are close to identical. Fed to people in controlled trials, they produce measurably different LDL cholesterol. The explanation is the food matrix, and it is the most misused idea in the 2026 fat debate.

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Coconut Oil: Superfood or Overhyped?

Few oils have generated as much controversy as coconut oil. Praised by some as a metabolism-boosting superfood and condemned by others as a cardiovascular risk, the truth sits somewhere in the middle — and the science is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

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Saturated vs Unsaturated Fat: What the Science Actually Says

The debate over saturated fat has raged for decades. Here's a clear-eyed look at what the science actually says about saturated and unsaturated fats, and what it means for your diet.