Unsaturated fats are broken down into Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated oils are liquid at room temperature and in the refrigerator. Monounsaturated oils stay liquid at room temperature but start to solidify in the refrigerator.
15-25% of your diet should consist of fat, preferably the unsaturated kind. |
They're typically solid at room temperature and are found primarily in foods from animals and some plants.
Limit saturated fats in your diet because they are the primary dietary cause of high blood cholesterol. |
Solid fats that are created by heating liquid vegetable oils in the presence of metal catalysts and hydrogen. Avoid Trans-fats in all processed foods.
According to The National Institute of Medicine there are no safe levels of trans fats in the diet. |
