Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats

Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats

Saturated Fats are saturated because of their chemical structure – they have the greatest number of hydrogen atoms possible and no double bonds, making them solid at room temperature. Saturated fat tends to be in animal meat, plant/seed oils, dairy products, and processed foods. The American Heart Association(AHA) recommends limiting your saturated fat intake to 6% of your daily caloric…