Did you know that good fats can lower your risk of heart disease? Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are considered healthy fats.
Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) can be found in:
• Avocados
• Olives
• Nuts (almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews)
• Natural peanut butter (containing just peanuts and salt)
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) can be found in:
• Walnuts
• Soymilk
• Tofu
• Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Flax seeds and Pumpkin seeds
• Fatty Fish (i.e., Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Herring, Trout, Sardines)
Cooking Oil
Coconut Oil, Ghee (Clarified Butter) and Sustainable Red Palm Oil are considered healthy saturated fats, and are best suited for cooking due to their ability to withstand heat.