45–46: Fats and oils
Dietary patterns that include unsaturated fats and oils are considered very healthy.
45. Extra-virgin olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest vegetable oils. It contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and is very high in antioxidants that have powerful health benefits.
46. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but it contains MCTs and may have similar health effects to olive oil (15Trusted Source).
However, coconut oil has been shown to increase LDL (bad) cholesterol to a greater degree than other plant-based liquid oils, so it should be used in moderation (16Trusted Source).