Type of fat sources

• Saturated Fat

It is responsible for bad cholesterol. They are found in most animal products like cheese, milk, meat and so on and hence one must limit the quantity of intake. Unsaturated fat, on the other hand, is substances that are substituted in place of saturated fats and lower the cholesterol levels. Trans fatty acids that one gets from vegetable oils also play a role in increasing the cholesterol levels.

• Monounsaturated fats

Monounsaturated fatsare healthy fats found in Avocados, Macadamia nuts, Peanuts, Olives and olive oils.

• Trans Fats

Trans fats are also called as unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids. These fats are obtained naturally in several foods such as beef, lamb, whole milk, cheese, cream, and butter are acquired from cattle.

• Polyunsaturated Fats

Polyunsaturated fats are the healthy fats, which are abundantly found in both plant and animal foods, such as vegetable oils, Walnuts, Flax seeds, salmon, etc.