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Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats

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Polyunsaturated Fat

Essential fats the body can't make, includes omega-3 and omega-6, found in fish and nuts

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Type of polyunsaturated fat, too much can promote inflammation, found in many vegetable oils

Monounsaturated Fat

Liquid at room temperature, can lower bad LDL cholesterol, found in various plant-based oils

Saturated Fat

Solid at room temperature, can increase cholesterol levels, found in animal products

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Type of polyunsaturated fat, beneficial for heart health, found in marine and plant sources

Trans Fat

Often found in processed foods, raises bad LDL cholesterol, made through hydrogenation

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