The Facts on Fats Infographic
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can be a heart-healthy (and delicious!) choice.
Love It: Unsaturated (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated)
Fish, nuts, seeds, tofu, edamame and plant oils
- Lower “bad” (LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, triglycerides and overall risk of heart disease.
- Provide essential fats your body needs but can’t produce itself.
Limit It: Saturated
Fatty meats, full-fat dairy and tropical cooking oils
- Raise “bad” (LDL) cholesterol level and increase the risk of heart disease.
Lose It: Trans Fat and Hydrogenated Oils
Fried food, packaged baked goods and other highly processed foods
- Raise “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and consistently associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
