How to build a balanced diet with healthy dietary fats

Dietary fats are an essential part of keeping our bodies healthy, according to the American Heart Association. They not only support cell function, but also protect organs and help the body absorb nutrients. But which dietary fats are actually beneficial for your health? Foods rich in unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 

"So what does that mean for the people that don't really care about the molecular structure of a fatty acid?" registered dietitian Samantha Heller said on CBSN. "The fats that are liquid at room temperature. So olive oil, canola oil, oil from nuts and avocado. These unsaturated fats are healthier for our bodies and actually help reduce inflammation and help keep us healthy." 

She added that people should eat less of saturated fats like butter, lard, coconut oil, and bacon fat that are solid at room temperature, as they can increase risk of inflammation and cardiovascular disease.