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The Facts on Fats

The ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ recommends replacing bad (saturated) fats with good (unsaturated) fats as a part of a healthy eating pattern.

Love It: Unsaturated (Poly & Mono)

• Lowers rates of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality
• Lowers bad cholesterol & triglyceride level
• Provides essential fats your body needs but can’t produce itself

Limit It: Saturated

• Increases risk of cardiovascular disease
• Raises bad cholesterol levels

Lose It: Artificial Trans Fat, Hydrogenated Oils & Tropical Oils

• Increases risk of heart disease
• Raises bad cholesterol levels

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