Of course, not all fats are good fats. (Sure,
we all know that ... but we’re also certain that
our roster of “good fats” may surprise you, so
stay on your toes in this section.) In addition,
even some “good fats” need to be consumed
in moderation, because while some is good,
more isn’t always better. So let’s talk about
good sources of each of the three different
categories of fats—monounsaturated,
saturated, and polyunsaturated.
TRANS FATS
Do we really need to talk about
why you shouldn’t eat trans fats?
These Franken-fats (often labeled
as “partially hydrogenated”) are
not found anywhere in nature.
They’re common in processed
foods like cookies, crackers, and
potato chips, and are used to