But the Nurses' data shows it's just as harmful as other saturated fats. The importance of this finding was acknowledged in a corresponding editorial. As a chocolate lover, Connor reluctantly urges restraint. For a long time, many believed that the fat in chocolate was benign. But now we know its steric acid content puts it in the same category as meat and butter.
Dieticians offer similar advice for reducing dietary intake of animal fat.
Lean cuts are best and portions should be about the size of a computer mouse. It's also important to get protein from low-fat sources like poultry, fish, or soy. Moore says reducing dairy fat is even easier. We tell patients to just buy the ones they like the best, because calcium is so important for healthy bones and teeth. The key is to develop a realistic plan that patients can actually live with.