Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise "bad" cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has supported the idea that beef can be part of a heart-healthy diet ... whole grains and low-fat dairy maintained normal cholesterol levels.

Watkins says the low fat ratio of wild ruminants and grass-fed beef is good news for people who need to reduce their cholesterol. "The fatty acid ratio in wild ruminants is consistent with the recent ...