Healthy Fats & Oils

Fats and oils are concentrated sources of energy (calories). That’s why it is important to choose small servings of fats with the most nutritional benefit.

CHOOSEmostly plant-based fats, such as seeds, nuts, seed and nut butters, canola oil, olive oil, and avocado. These foods contain more healthy, unsaturated fats.

LIMITanimal sources of fat (red meat, processed meats, butter, whole-milk dairy). These foods contain more unhealthy, saturated fats.

AVOIDall trans fats. They are found in processed foods as “hydrogenated oils” and “partially hydrogenated oils” and are not considered safe.