Question

What are solid fats and why should we avoid them? Please give three examples.

Answer 1

Solid Fats are high in saturated or trans fats, which are found in butter (milk fat),beef fat, chicken fat, pork fat (lard, bacon), stick margarine, and shortening. They are also solid at room temperature. The fat in milk is considered solid fat, even though it is suspended in the milk.

Answer 2

Solid Fats are high in saturated or trans fats, which are found in butter (milk fat),beef fat, chicken fat, pork fat (lard, bacon), stick margarine, and shortening. They are also solid at room temperature. The fat in milk is considered solid fat, even though it is suspended in the milk.