Where can polyunsaturated fats be found?

Most commonly found in soya beans, sunflower oil and corn-based products.

What do polyunsaturated fats do?

Unlike some monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats lower both LDL and HDL cholesterol. There is a type of polyunsaturated fat known as conjugated linoleic acid, found in certain meat and dairy products, which may have strong health benefits: including the ability to protect the body against atherosclerosis (thickening of the arteries), to reduce the risk of diabetes, and to inhibit the growth of prostate-cancer cells.

How much polyunsaturate fat should you be eating?

Despite the positives they bring to the body, it’s not necessary to consume more than 5% of your daily calorie intake from polyunsaturated fats.