Go for the Good Oils

Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oils are often called the good fats because small amounts may actually help to reduce cholesterol levels. They include:

•  Canola or rapeseed oil (monounsaturated).

•  Corn oil (polyunsaturated).

•  Olive oil (monounsaturated).

•  Peanut oil (monounsaturated).

•  Safflower oil (polyunsaturated).

•  Sesame oil (polyunsaturated).

•  Soybean oil (polyunsaturated).

Monounsaturated oils are preferred because they lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) without lowering HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Polyunsaturated fats tend to lower both.

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