Fats are an important part of our diet, and come in many different types.

But put simply, they can all be placed into two main groups: good fats and bad fats.

Good fats, like mono-unsaturates and polyunsaturates, give your body fats that it couldn't make otherwise, as well as giving vitamins, adding flavour and providing your body with energy.

Bad fats, like trans and saturated fats, can have a harmful effect on your body, increasing your blood-cholesterol levels, which may lead to poor heart health.

Saturated fats (the bad ones!) can be found in foods like butter, cheese, bacon, biscuits and chocolate, as well as in processed food (like fatty and processed meats), pastries, pies, ready meals and takeaways.

A useful rule of thumb for telling the good from the bad is that bad fats are solid at room temperature, whereas good fats are liquid or spreadable even straight from the fridge.

• Fat Fact. Your sat fat intake should be limited to only 1/3 of your total fat intake, with good fats making up the other 2/3
• Fat Fact. The Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) of sat fat a man should have in a day is 30g
• Fat Fact. The Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) of sat fat a woman should have in a day is 20g