The second type of healthy fats are polyunsaturated fats. You’ve probably heard of these as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These can help to knock out some of the bad fat stored in your body, especially the fat that is stored in the belly. You can find these in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines. Flaxseeds, walnuts, canola oil and unhydrogenated soybean oil are also a great source of these healthy fats.
Eat Less of These: Trans Fats and Saturated Fats
There are some types of fat that do exactly what you expect: stick around in your body in the unwanted places and cause health problems. The worst of these “bad” fats are trans fats, which are usually found in processed and fried foods.
Trans fats are processed fats made to keep foods from spoiling, by remaining solid even at high temps. Likewise once you eat trans fat, it sticks around to clog arteries, raise cholesterol levels, and even contribute to insulin resistance. Steer clear of margarines, fried foods and over processed foods. If you see “hydrogenated” anything in the ingredient list, leave that product on the shelf.