Food containing saturated fat, on the other hand, will increase the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood.
Foods high in saturated fat include meat pies, sausages and fatty cuts of meat and butter.
To steer clear of saturated fats, you should strictly follow a Mediterranean-style diet.
The Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish and unsaturated fats such as olive oil.