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Oil Or Butter

A broad category covering edible fats such as plant oils and dairy butter used for cooking, baking, and flavor. Nutritional properties vary widely depending on the specific fat source and degree of processing.

Beneficial properties

energy-dense supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins provides essential fatty acids in some oils

Nutritional highlights

Oils and butter primarily provide fat; some oils contain unsaturated fats and vitamin E, while butter provides saturated fat and small amounts of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Caution. Some products in this category are high in saturated fat, which may need to be limited for people managing high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease.

Conditions it helps with

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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