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Getting rid of artificial trans fats (like in fried foods) and replacing them with healthy oils or whole grains lowers bad cholesterol ratios more than just cutting butter or cheese.

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Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials.

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2003 May

When you swap out bad trans fats for healthier fats and carbs, your 'bad to good' cholesterol ratio drops way more than if you swap out regular saturated fats instead — and this study proves it.

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Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials.

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DOI: 10.1093/AJCN/77.5.1146

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