Unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats. There are so many different types of fats that it’s hard to keep them straight sometimes. However, trans fat is one you should take note of – and try to cut out of your diet.
Trans fats are unsaturated (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) fats with a specific molecular configuration: the trans-isomer fatty acid. Trans fats are NOT an integral part of your diet; in fact, they can cause many severe health problems.
