991149 List of Good Fats, Bad fatsNovember 15, 1999The Associated Press - All fats and oils are high in calories but only some are damaging to the arteries and heart. Artery-clogging fats that increase blood cholesterol include: * Saturated fat: Found in dairy and meat products including milk, cheese, ice cream, ground beef, steak and pork. It also can be found in coconut and palm oils. * Trans fat: Formed when vegetable oils are hardened into solids, usually to protect against spoiling and to maintain flavor. Examples include stick margarine and shortening, deep-fried foods such as french fries and fried chicken, and pastries, cookies, doughnuts and crackers. Fats that do not clog arteries include: * Monounsaturated fat: Found in higher levels in olive, canola and peanut oils. * Polyunsaturated fat: Found in higher levels in soybean, corn, safflower and sunflower oils.
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