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‘Good’ versus ‘bad’ fat: Here’s the difference between 5 types of fat found in your diet


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What to know about the 5 kinds of fats

Print of boxes of french fries on a blue background.



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Monounsaturated fats

Avocados cut open.



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Polyunsaturated fats

Slicing a whole grain loaf of bread.



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Omega-3 fats

Salmon over salad with lemon on top.



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Saturated fats

Raw marbled steak on a wooden serving board.



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Trans fats

Donuts being deep fried.


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