Saturated fats come from animal sources. Red meat, poultry, dairy products, and eggs are all examples of saturated fats. Saturated fats are linked to increased cardiovascular disease. In addition, limiting the amount of cheese you eat and adding beans into your diet as a protein source will help. Try to avoid foods like bacon, hot dogs, sausage, pepperoni, and high-fat luncheon meats such as salami and bologna, all of which contain high amounts of saturated fat.
Unsaturated fats come from plant sources.
Avocado, olives, olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds, and nut butters are all sources of unsaturated fats. These are the healthier fats. Choosing fats that are more unsaturated will help maintain your cardiovascular health. Fat is fat, however, and fat in any form is very caloric. So, in addition to changing the type of fat your are consuming, it is important to decrease the total amount of fat in your diet.