What are some foods high in mono and poly unsaturated fats?

Include these healthier fats in your diet to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Healthier fats include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6). These fats help the cholesterol balance in your blood by decreasing the bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase the good (HDL) cholesterol. read more

1. Monounsaturated fats Examples of foods contain Monounsaturated Fats include Nuts, avocado, canola and olive oil. 2. Polyunsaturated fats Examples of Polyunsaturated fats include salmon, fish oil, corn, soy, safflower and sunflower oils which are all Omega fatty acids. read more

Walnuts are typically higher in polyunsaturated fats in comparison to other nuts, whereas pistachios, almonds, and pecans are higher in monounsaturated fat content. Nuts are also high in other healthy ingredients, such as fiber, phytosterols, vitamins, minerals, and protein. read more

Polyunsaturated fats – like all fats – contain nine calories per gram. AHA Recommendation. For good health, the majority of the fats that you eat should be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Eat foods containing monounsaturated fats and/or polyunsaturated fats instead of foods that contain saturated fats and/or trans fats. Last reviewed 2015. read more