Fats – The Worst And The Best

1. Saturated Fats – They are usually solid in nature and are basically bad.
   
   
   
   The body uses them to produce really bad fats called LDL cholesterol.
   
   
   
   They are found in whole milk, dairy products, meats, cocoa butter, coconut, palm kernel oils.
2. Polyunsaturated Fats – are liquid in nature contain omega-6 fatty acids and are found in corn, cotton seed, safflower and sunflower oils.
   
   
   
   Small amounts of it can help reduce cholesterol, but large amounts can be harmful, and cause inflammation and hinder immune system. It is a good fat that can turn bad.
3. Triglycerides – Consumption of excess fatty foods, alcohol and refined sugar products converts excess calories into a form of fat known as triglycerides that are harmful.
4. Trans Fats – Hydrogenated or Trans fats are the worst fats.
   
   
   
   The polyunsaturated fats in vegetable oils undergo hydrogenation. They increase bad cholesterol and reduce good cholesterol, and increase risk of diabetes and cancer. Cereal and packaged cakes and cookies contain high levels of Trans fats.
5. Monosaturated Fats – They are liquid at room temperature and are the best fats. They are found in avocados and nuts and canola, olive and peanut oil. It lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.