According to reports of British experts, the transition to low-fat foods can be dangerous for the heart.

Experts remind that it is necessary to distinguish the trans fats contained in fast food, many bakery and confectionery products, from saturated fats found in milk, cheese and meat.

The first really pose a threat to the heart, while the sources of healthy fats contain also calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus, which contribute to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system.

At the same time saturated fats should account for not more than 11% of the energy received.

Cardiologists recommend people with heart disease to adhere to the Mediterranean diet.

According to the results of the study, such nutrition is 3 times more effective in preventing the further development of the disease than drugs.

Note that the Mediterranean diet contains a lot of fats (fish, olive oil). However, polyunsaturated fats are useful and necessary for a healthy cardiovascular system.

Saturated fats can be harmful if they are too high in the diet. However, of course, the most dangerous trans fats that are used in a lot of products.

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