LOW- FAT FOODS:

Usually when the fat is removed manufacturers add sugar to give the product taste which makes them more unhealthy than the full fat version.

Also, not all fat is unhealthy; it is the type of fat that is important.

Dietary fats: Know which types to choose

Below are the best food sources of these healthy fats:

Type of healthy fat	Food source
Monounsaturated fat	Olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts and seeds
Polyunsaturated fat	Vegetable oils (such as safflower, corn, sunflower, soy and cottonseed oils), nuts and seeds
Omega-3 fatty acids	Fatty, cold-water fish (such as salmon, mackerel and herring), flaxseeds, flax oil and walnuts

Below are common food sources of harmful fats:

Type of harmful fat	Food source
Saturated fat	Animal products (such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lard and butter), and coconut, palm and other tropical oils
Trans fat	Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, commercial baked goods (such as crackers, cookies and cakes), fried foods (such as doughnuts and french fries), shortening and margarine
Dietary cholesterol	Animal products (such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lard and butter)