Saturated fat mainly comes from animal meat and dairy products. Common foods containing saturated fat include lard, animal offal, butter, cheese and other foods.
Saturated fats are fats formed from saturated fatty acids and glycerol, which have a high degree of carbon chain saturation, a high melting point and are solid at room temperature. Saturated fats are essential substances that can be obtained through animal meat, dairy products and other foods, such as lard, animal offal, butter, cheese and other foods. Moderate consumption can supplement the body’s nutritional needs.
Excessive consumption of foods containing saturated fats is not recommended and is likely to be harmful to the human body. The World Health Organization recommends that the daily calorie intake of saturated fat should not exceed 70%. Excessive intake may lead to elevated cholesterol and LDL levels, which may increase the risk of coronary heart disease and have a certain impact on health.
It is recommended that foods containing saturated fat be consumed in small amounts on a daily basis and can be replaced by foods with unsaturated fat, such as olive oil, fish, yogurt and other foods.