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Plant-based oils vs animal fats: What’s healthier?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN

Published 9:57 AM EDT, Thu March 20, 2025

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Plant-based oils vs animal fats: What's healthier?

Beef tallow has ignited a debate about what's the healthiest fat option to use when cooking. But is this latest trend as healthy as some say it is? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about how cooking with animal fats compares with plant-based and seed oils.

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