saturated fat
Coverage of saturated fat in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists may have found a way to make sausage rolls and flaky pastries much healthier
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are developing a plant-based alternative to traditional pastry fats using oleogelation to reduce saturated fat in sausage rolls and other flaky pastries while maintaining texture. The method aims to replace butter or lard with plant-derived oils structured to mimic solid fats, potentially lowering health risks associated with high saturated fat consumption.
- What to know about coconut oil claims
Coconut oil is 90% saturated fat, which raises cholesterol and heart disease risk, according to Mayo Clinic experts. Studies in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation confirm these risks, and the oil does not aid in blood sugar control, weight loss, or inflammation reduction. Despite 72% of Americans believing it's healthy, experts advise against using it as a primary fat source.
- These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money
A study in Australia found that replacing some meat with plant-based proteins and saturated fats with complex carbohydrates in a Western diet improved health metrics and biological age in older adults, without reducing strength. Participants aged 65-75 consumed freshly prepared meals for a month, showing benefits when 70% of protein came from plants and 30% from animals.