THE GREAT FAT DIVIDE: Why Some Fats are Better Than Others?

Few food groups inspire the kind of loyalty saturated fats can. The reason for this is simple. They are often found in foods that taste fantastic. So when they are labelled ‘bad fats’, it’s tempting to ignore that advice.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? We find saturated fats in animal produce and they tend to be solid at room temperature, such as fats on meat. They are also found in dairy foods, biscuits and pastries. Unsaturated fats are found in plant foods, such as olive oil, avocados and nuts.

Saturated fats are more likely to increase the bad cholesterol circulating in our blood, that will lead to an increased risk of heart disease, whereas, unsaturated fats don’t.

They are both very high in calories, so we don’t need huge amounts.