Acquittal for Butter: A study from Sweden in 2004 found that the consumption of milk fat - which is found in butter - does not increase the risk of heart attacks, contrary to long-held misconceptions. It is not the saturated fatty acids from animal fats that literally weigh us down, but rather the chemically hardened trans fatty acids from industrially processed foods like fries, chips, cookies, and the like. These increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and arteriosclerosis - not the dollop of cream that enhances a good meal. When it comes to the "right fat," it’s all about the "right mix," as too much is just as harmful as too little. Animal fats, such as those found in butter, cream, and lard, contain essential vitamins A, D, and K, as well as the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, which is found exclusively in animal products.