HealthTip: Where are Saturated Fats?

Saturated fatty acids are found in coconut, palm and palm kernel oils, animal fats, butter, cheese and other high-fat dairy products.
Commonly consumed foods which may be high in saturated fats include:

• Fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin
• Lard 
• Cream 
• Butter 
• Ghee (clarified butter)
• Cheese 
• Full-fat dairy products
• Baked goods; some chocolates
• Fried food

Food products made with a high amounts of saturated or trans fatty acids have a longer shelf life. Saturated and trans fatty acids also play a role in producing the textures and flavors such as that "melt in your mouth" feeling we get from pastries.

Choosing lean meats, low-fat dairy products, nuts and seeds, fish, reading food labels, avoiding foods with `hydrogenated` fats (check the ingredient list), and cooking with unsaturated fat (e.g. canola and olive oil) will help you be on your way to a healthier heart!

Information Source:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Saturated-Fats_UCM_301110_Article.jsp