Beef tallow is rendered from the fat around the organs of animals like cows and sheep.
Itshigh in saturated fat, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 6% of total daily calories.
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Beef Tallow vs.
Seed oils, too, have a high smoke point.
I dont think theres a case to be made for health benefits of beef tallow, Dow told Verywell.
Many wellness influencers who promote beef tallow alsocriticize seed oils, often calling them the Hateful Eight.
However, seed oils themselves arent the problem.
When it comes to nutrition information, it matters who it is coming from, Dow said.
Will Beef Tallow Become More Popular?
But he recognizes that health is often not the top priority when people make food choices.
American Heart Association.Saturated fat.
Massachusetts General Hospital.Seed oils: facts & myths.
American Heart Association.Theres no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them.
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