Saturated fats are also found in processed foods that are made with lard, palm oil or coconut oil. Scientific literature suggests that reducing total fat intake is of little benefit without a substantial reduction in saturated fat. Trans fats are the other culprits which are considered to be just as bad as saturated fats by the scientific community. Studies over the past decade have confirmed that consumption of trans fatty acids increases risk factors for heart disease. Trans fats are found in baked goods, packaged snack foods, margarines that contain hydrogenated oils and deep-fried foods.
Eggs contain no trans fat.
One large egg contains only 5 g of fat, of which only 1.5 g are saturated. Each egg has only 71 calories and the vitamin and mineral content is incredibly high, making it a very nutrient dense food. One egg yolk provides nearly half the recommended amount of choline per day. So go ahead and enjoy eggs during Nutrition Month - and every month. This naturally good food is easy to prepare, and is an inexpensive source of high quality protein.