They’re generally considered the healthiest fats—a number of human trials have found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats is beneficial for reducing disease risk.
Unsaturated fats include polyunsaturated fats (omega-6 and omega-3 PUFAs) and monounsaturated fats (MUFAs). They have kinks in their molecular structure due to one or more double bonds, making them liquid at room temperature. They’re generally considered the healthiest fats—a number of human trials have found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats is beneficial for reducing disease risk. But you still need to be mindful about where these fats are coming from—so always cross-reference the ingredient list.