fats like butter and lard increase LDL cholesterol

You've been told for years that fats like butter and lard increase LDL 

cholesterol, more commonly called "bad cholesterol", but it turns out 

that the best alternative may not be the very popular olive oil. A new 

study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that people 

who consume seed oils have a better LDL and overall cholesterol.

So, the next time you have a grease pan, opt for sunflower oil, safflower or flax.