Lifestyles Ideas Management - Bad fats come in many disguises

Saturated and trans fats raise the level of bad cholesterol in your body, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. So the next time you eat, choose a meal with less of these fats.
Types of fat
Saturated fat
Animal fat e.g. fatty meat, skin of poultry, lard
High-fat dairy products e.g. full cream milk, butter, ghee
Dishes containing coconut milk or coconut cream
Deep-fried food
Food prepared with palm-based vegetable oil

Health Effects
Raises “bad” cholesterol levels in the body
Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke

Trans fat
Pastries and cakes
Deep fried food
Cookies and biscuits
Products containing vegetable shortening and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils ( as stated in the ingredient list on food labels)
Food high in trans fat often contains high amounts of saturated fat.

Health Effects
Raises “bad” cholesterol and lowers “good” cholesterol levels in the body
Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke