Foods With "Good" and "Bad" Fats

Here is a list of good and bad fats you might want to check before making food choices.

 

Foods High in Transfats:

  • Pastries
  • Store-bought cookies and cakes
  • Crackers
  • Some types of margarine
  • Biscuits
  • Breakfast sandwiches
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Cream-filled candy
  • Doughnuts
  • Cupcakes with icing/frosting
  • Fried fast foods
  • Frozen pizza
  • Deep-fried chicken
  • Pies (crust)
  • Shortening
  • Non-dairy creamer

 

Foods That Are High In Healthy Fats

  • Avocados
  • Cheese
  • Dark chocolate
  • Whole eggs
  • Salmon
  • Tuna
  • Walnuts
  • Pistachios
  • Almonds
  • Chia seeds
  • Olives
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Flaxseed
  • Tofu
  • Edamame
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Whole milk
  • Peanut butter