When it comes to sources of fat, not all are created equal.  Fat is a necessary nutrient, but too much of the harmful fats aren’t good for us. Here’s Figure Friendly Club’s list of “Healthy fats” or the good fats, the ones that are best for your body. These fats are divided up into three different categories which include Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat, and Omega-3 fatty acids.

–Healthy Fats–

• Monounsaturated fat: olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocados, most nuts
• Polyunsaturated fat: vegetables oils like corn oil, soy oil, sunflower oil
• Omega-3 fatty acids: flaxseeds, flax oil, walnuts, and cold-water fish like salmon and herring

Now that you know what the healthy fats are, here’s our list of the harmful fats that you should try and stay away from.

–Unhealthy, Harmful Fats–

• Saturated fat: found in red meats, whole milk, butter, poultry
• Trans fat: often found in cakes, crackers, cookies, french fries, and other fried foods
• Dietary cholesterol: found in meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lard and butter

Source: Mayo Clinic

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• Foods That Are Good For You, but…
• The Importance of Making a Grocery List
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