Good Fats, Bad Fats

Trans fat: Avoid when possible

Short for “trans fatty acids,” trans fat appears in foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. These are the worst fats for you. You might find trans fat in:

• fried foods (French fries, doughnuts, deep-fried fast foods)

• margarine (stick and tub)

• vegetable shortening

• baked goods (cookies, cakes, pastries)

• processed snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn)