Fats are made up of fatty acids. Fatty acids can be saturated of unsaturated. Sat fats are solid at room temperature (Butter etc), while Unsats are liquid at room temperature (oils etc).
Saturated fats are linked with higher level of blood cholesterol, and hence Heart Diseases. They are found in Butter, Coconut, meat and dairy products.
Unsaturated fats are further classified into Mono and Poly.
Mono fats are liquid at room temparatures, but can turn solid if refrigerated. Ex. Avacados, almonds, peanuts, olive oil.
Poly fats remain liquid even when refrigerated. Ex. Sunflower, soyabean, corn etc.
Mono fats are better than any other kind of fats.Avoid Sat fats as much as possible.
Trans fats may raise cholesterol levels, and hence, harmful. Ex. Fries, cakes, cookies, donuts, muffins etc.
Avoid hydrogenated oils/fats. Use natural oils (Canola, sunflower, olive etc).
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