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Good Fats & Bad Fats

GOOD Fats
Lower your risk of heart disease

Type of Fat

Monounsaturated

Polyunsaturated

Where It’s
Usually Found

• Lowers LDL
• Raises HDL

nuts, olives, avocados

corn oil, fish

Saturated	Trans
BAD Fats Increase your risk of heart disease
Whole milk, butter, cheese and ice cream Lard and suet Meat (beef, pork, bacon, sausage and deli meats have the most) Chicken and other poultry have less, especially with the skin removed Chocolate and cocoa butter Palm oil Coconut products, including milk and oil	Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil Many margarines and shortenings Many deep-fried foods Many fast foods Many store-bought baked goods
• Raises LDL • Raises HDL
Look for brands that use oils that are not “partially hydrogenated.”

Visit the American Heart Association for more information on trans fats and heart disease.