What are three foods that contain fats?

Answer 1

Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

Three foods that contain fats are: fish, cooking oils, and dairy products, but wait, here's more:

There are four kinds of fats: trans fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. The first two are considered unhealthy and the last two are said to be healthy. Three sources of each type are listed.

Animal-based Fats:

Trans fats are found in foods that contain partially hydrogenated oil or shortening and include: energy bars, many cereals, and many deserts including pies, cakes, and cookies. Trans fats can increase harmful cholesterol and decrease beneficial cholesterol.

Saturated fats are found in animal-based foods and include: red meats, dairy products like ice cream and cheese, and processed meats like bologna and other dairy meats. Saturated fats can raise the harmful (LDL) cholesterol level in the body.

Plant-based Fats:

Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats are heart-healthy and are found in plants. They include plant-based oils such as Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, cold-water fish like salmon and tuna, and nuts like walnuts and almonds. A fourth source of healthy fats is seeds, like flax seeds and sunflower seeds. These fats lower harmful LDL levels and improve beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

Answer 2

Cholesterol