The Facts on Fats Infographic
The Facts on Fats
The American Heart Association 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
Learn more at heart.org/EatSmart
Last Reviewed 5/2017
