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Monounsaturated
- Found in foods of plant origin e.g., olives, olive oil, nuts, avocado. Helps lower blood cholesterol levels when consumed in place of other fat types
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Polyunsaturated
- Most often found in foods of plant origin such as corn, sunflower, sunflower, sesame oils, etc.
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Saturated
- Most commonly found in foods of animal origin such as red meat, poultry, cheese, eggs, etc. Increases cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease
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