If you wanted to swap some saturated fat out of your diet and trade it for some low-sugar, high-fiber, nutrient-rich carbohydrates, such as Brussels sprouts or kale, no one would complain. Substituting saturated fat with low-glycemic carbs such as vegetables doesn’t increase the risk of heart attacks at all, but substitution of saturated fat with high-glycemic carbs does—by a fair amount, actually.
