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Different Types of Fats |
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| Monounsaturated Fats |
Olives, olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, cashews, almonds, peanuts, and most other nuts; avocados
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Liquid at room temperature
Lowers LDL, raises HDL |
| Polyunsaturated Fats |
Corn, soybean, safflower, and cottonseed oils; fish
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Liquid at room temperature
Lowers LDL, raises HDL |
| Saturated Fats |
Whole milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, red meat, chocolate, coconuts, coconut milk, and coconut oil
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Solid at room temperature
Raises both LDL and HDL |
| Trans Fats |
Margarines, vegetable shortening, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, deep fried chips, many fast foods, and most commercial baking goods
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Solid or semi-solid at room temperature
Raises LDL |
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