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Study Reveals Cheese and Yogurt's Heart-Healthy Fats

1/29/2026

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Forouhi's study finds that saturated fats are not all harmful and that fat sources matter.
Fats from cheese and yogurt lower cardiovascular risk, while red meat and butter raise it.
Differences may be due to saturated fatty acids and the dairy matrix effect.
Patel cautions that benefits may reflect lower intake and avoidance of processed foods.

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Story summary

Forouhi's study finds that saturated fats are not all harmful and that fat sources matter.
Fats from cheese and yogurt lower cardiovascular risk, while red meat and butter raise it.
Differences may be due to saturated fatty acids and the dairy matrix effect.
Patel cautions that benefits may reflect lower intake and avoidance of processed foods.