The plot thickens …

New research suggests that we pay a higher price for our high-fat indulgences than previously thought — even just one milkshake can impair blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke and dementia.

“As we’re learning, when it comes to protecting brain health, every meal may count,” researchers Chris Marley and Damian Bailey of the University of South Wales recently wrote in The Conversation . 3

We all need fat to function — it provides energy, warmth and protection for our organs.

Saturated and unsaturated fats are chemically different and have vastly different effects on our bodies.

Meals high in saturated fat cause blood fat levels to rise and blood vessel walls to stiffen, which can impair blood flow and force the heart to work harder. The

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