Too Many Solid Fats

According to the JAMA study, a diet high in solid fats contributed to 2.3% of diet-related deaths from cardiometabolic conditions like stroke, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. At room temperature, solid fats including beef fat, butter, shortening, coconut oil, and palm oil are solid.

In fact, they have higher levels of trans and saturated fats than oils. Therefore, too much-saturated fat can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries (blood vessels). Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. High LDL cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. You are better off choosing foods higher in healthier fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats tend to be liquid at room temperature. Choose heart-healthy oils instead, including avocado or olive oil.