But it's easy to get confused about good fats vs. bad fats, how much fat we should eat, how to avoid artery-clogging trans fats, and the role omega-3 fatty acids play in heart health.

These oils contain some saturated fat. But they’re considered heart-friendly, as they help lower levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol, and some raise the levels of good (HDL) cholesterol. They ...

Saturated fat isn't quite as bad as trans fat, but it's good to limit intake of saturated fats from things like red meat, coconut oil, and cheese. Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images ...

The good and bad about fats. It’s wrong to say all fats are bad. Learn the difference between the good guys and the bad. Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 18:59. Amera Marian Varghese.

Quick, name the good fats (and their sources) from the following: monounsaturated, saturated, polyunsaturated, trans. If you can't answer right away, don't worry. You have a lot of company ...

Answer: Yes, there are differences between good fat and bad fat. The bad fat that we traditionally think about are the types of fats that raise LDL cholesterol levels, which increase your risk of ...

In our discussion of olive oil last month, we erroneously said that the monounsaturated fat in olive oil was even more unsaturated than polyunsaturated fats, such as corn, safflower and sesame oil.

Unsaturated fats can help to reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing HDL or "good" cholesterol and decreasing LDL or "bad" cholesterol. Limit saturated fats (animal fats, tropical oils) to ...

Dive into the salmon or leave it alone?Although the message that too much fat in our food is bad for us has been broadcast loud and clear, tuning in to straightforward advice on what foods and ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: All fats were once considered bad. Now there are good fats and bad fats. How can I tell the difference? DEAR READER: You’ve asked a great question. For years, you probably heard ...