Saturated Fat Bad For The Heart In Any Dose

Even the occasional meal high in saturated fat, including red meat, whole milk, and butter, can damage your arteries and contribute to plaque build-up. So if you’re like me and allow yourself one really bad meal or two (or three) while you’re on vacation, think twice because any unhealthy food contributes to atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. Polyunsaturated fats including soy protein, olive oil, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, and fish are the way to go.

Experts say the best idea is to include a wide range of these beneficial foods in your diet. The Mediterranean diet that includes a lot of veggies, fruits, olive oil and whole grains has been shown to improve cholesterol levels overall. Eating more healthy foods may fill you up enough to avoid the temptation to eat unhealthier foods.

Visit CBS News to watch a video of Dr. Emily Senay’s report.

But I still gotta say that Ruth’s Chris steak does look deeelicious.

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