All types of fat have the same amount of calories, but a gram of saturated fat , which comes from foods such as butter, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil, can be worse for a person's health than some others. Saturated fat becomes solid at room temperature. In the body, it raises cholesterol levels in the blood, leading to clogged arteries. Another type of fat is polyunsaturated fat , which comes from soybean, corn, sesame and sunflower oils, or fish oil. Lowering HDL may be bad for a person's health.
Hydrogenated fats are liquid oils that have been changed and made more like saturated fat.
This allows hydrogenated fats to be used easily in processed foods, such as potato chips. A better choice is monounsaturated fat . Lowering LDL-cholesterol levels is a good idea, so eating monounsaturated fat is a healthier choice. When reading food labels, look for olive or canola oil - both are examples of monounsaturated fats. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.