Starting around 20 years ago, low-fat diets became the craze among people trying to lose weight and live healthier lifestyles. The basic mantra was to eat less fatty food and increase activity levels. However, in recent years, studies in -nutrition have laid waste to this belief as it has become evident that not all fats are the same.

Now we know that saturated fats and trans fatty acids (a.k.a. trans fats) are the ones that should be avoided as much as possible. These “bad” fats can raise cholesterol, clog arteries, and increase the risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are actually good for you in moderation, helping to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Although they can all be categorized as fats, saturated and unsaturated fats affect your health in completely different ways...