Michael Roizen, MD, Chief Wellness Officer, Cleveland Clinic, and Chief Medical Correspondent for The Dr. Oz Show, discusses the truth behind the dangers of saturated fats and sugars. Dr. Roizen describes the misconceptions and dangers behind consuming large quantities of foods high in saturated fat such as four-legged animals, coconut and palm oil, butter, and fried foods.

Dr. Roizen’s Recommendations for Balancing Saturated Fats and Sugars:

1. Keep saturated fat and sugars under 4 grams per serving

2. Look for healthy fats (fish, avocado, nuts)

3. Avoid foods with sugar in the top 5 ingredients (including glucose, fructose, galactose)