Oils
- Oils are fats that are liquid at room temperature.
- Most oils are high in monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats, and low in saturated fats. Oils from plant sources (vegetable and nut oils) do not contain any cholesterol.
- Oils come from many different plants and from fish. Some common oils are:
| Cooking Oils | Foods Naturally High in Oil |
|---|---|
| -Vegetable Oil | -Nuts |
| -Canola Oil | -Olives |
| -Soybean Oil | -Some Fish |
| -Olive Oil | -Avocados |
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