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Oils vs Solid Fats

Which is best, using oils or solid fats? Because solid fats are higher in saturated fat and trans fat, oils are a healthier choice.

Saturated fat and trans fat are the bad-boys linked to increasing heart disease risks and are also linked to tasty goodies such as cakes & icings, cookies, oleo and microwavable popcorn. Solid fats are also lower in beneficial monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats than oils.

FOODNOTES:A solid fat will retain its shape at room temperature - such as margarine. However, in some high-solid-fat foods such as cheese and whole milk, the fat remains invisible.

Solid Fat Sources

Butter, suet, most animal fats, shortening & margarine

Foods High in Solid Fats

Bacon, sausage, cream, cheese, ground beef, marbled meat, ice cream.

Oil Sources - Just a Few From the Fat Pack

Canola, corn, oil, peanut, safflower, soybean, sunflower, walnut.

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