It is important to keep in mind that not all fats are bad for your health....... The cardiovascular system's bggest problem, according to top fatty acids' research scientist Dr. Barry Sears, is saturated fats found in a plethera of meat & dairy products. These fats can higher your bad cholesterol levels to an unhealthy level while making the blood more sluggish, as well as prone to clotting. This, unfortunately, may constrict arteries so less blood and oxygen get to the heart and brain. Your should largely avoid fatty meats and just stick to lean poultry and fish. Another artery enemy is trans-fat, which is found in food items such as hard margarine and the hydrogenated oils found in many different processed foods, such as chipc, crackers & cookies (to name just a few). It is certainly best to stay away from saturated fats & trans fats and choose heart healthy fats such as olive oil (which is very high in good omega-9's), canola oil, borage oil (contains a good omega-6), avocado, flaxseed oil & fish oil (high in long chain omega-3 fatty acids).
Rice bran oil is also recommended by some researchers, such as Bill Sardi. Other foods which have "good" fats include sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, macadamia and other assorted nuts & seeds.