Polyunsaturated fats, also called polyunsaturated fatty acids or PUFA, are good fats. They are a type of fat that is good for your heart health. Including PUFA foods like olive and canola oil in your ...

Often referred to as “good” or “healthy” fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats feature unsaturated carbon bonds known as double bonds within their chemical structure. Fat molecules that ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Saturated fats, found in foods like red meat and butter, increase levels of LDL ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Your daily fat intake depends on your age, sex, activity level, and muscle mass. Saturated fats can increase your risk of high cholesterol, while unsaturated ...