Aug 23, 2024 · The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fats to less than 6% of total calories. Saturated fats are found in butter, cheese, red meat, other animal-based …

Feb 20, 2024 · Unsaturated fat The two kinds of unsaturated fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Both of these unsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature. Eaten …

Aug 23, 2024 · Foods labeled “0 trans fat” or cooked with “trans fat-free” oils may contain a lot of saturated fats, which raise your bad cholesterol levels. “Trans fat-free” foods may also be …

Oct 25, 2023 · Monounsaturated fats can have a beneficial effect on your heart. For good health, consume foods that contain monounsaturated fats in place of those that contain saturated fats …

Regulating your intake of saturated and trans fats The American Heart Association recommends that adults who would benefit from lowering LDL cholesterol reduce their intake of trans fat and …

Aug 21, 2025 · Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats as part of a healthy eating pattern. Unsaturated fats can help lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and they provide …

Sep 10, 2025 · The Facts on Fats Infographic Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can be a heart-healthy (and delicious!) choice. Love It: Unsaturated (polyunsaturated and …

Understanding the different types of fats; what's good fat, bad fat and what the AHA recommends for heart health, helps you make healthier choices.

Dec 20, 2023 · Full-fat cheeses, yogurt and ice cream. Milk substitutes that contain coconut oil, palm oil or palm kernel oil. These oils are very high in saturated fats. Saturated fats tend to …

Oct 24, 2023 · Healthy Cooking Oils Replacing “bad” fats (saturated and trans) with “good” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) is smart for your heart. An easy way to do this is to …