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All fats are composed of a mixture of three types of fat–saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

Animal fats are composed of more saturated fats and vegetable fats are composed of primarily unsaturated fats.

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Monosaturated Fat:
Raises LDL-C
lowers HDL-C


  • Olive Oil


  • Canola Oil


  • Peanut Oil


  • Nuts


  • Seeds


  • Tofu


  • Peanut Butter


  • Avocado

Polyunsaturated Fat:
May lower LDL-C
Lowers HDL-C


  • Olive Oil


  • Canola Oil


  • Soybean Oil


  • Canola Oil


  • Soybean Oil

Omega-3:
Commonly called "fish oil"


  • Salmon Fish


  • Tuna


  • Mackerel


  • Herring


  • Flaxseed (ground/oil)*


  • Walnuts*

Omega-3 Supplements:**

Omega-3 from the listed food sources is preferred. However, if you take supplements, the American Heart Association recommends:

  • 1 gram EPA + DHA if documented heart disease
  • 2 to 4 grams EPA + DHA for high triglycerides

*Not as enriched.

**Always check with your doctor before taking dietary supplements.

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