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Coconut oil
Coconut oil
Fat profile: 87 percent saturated, 8 percent unsaturated
Pros: Unprocessed, virgin coconut oil is trans-fat-free and low in calories and it contains high levels of lauric acid that experts consider neutral to beneficial.
Cons: Hydrogenated versions — most often studied in the past and found in processed foods — can raise bad cholesterol.
Best version: Virgin coconut oil
