About this session
Food labels and health advice often refer to saturated and unsaturated fat without clearly explaining what those terms mean in real life.
Someone may know that olive oil and nuts are commonly described as healthier choices but remain unsure how they compare with butter, ghee, cheese, coconut oil, meat or packaged foods.
Most foods containing fat provide a mixture of different fatty acids rather than fitting perfectly into one category.
However, foods such as butter, fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, coconut oil and palm oil tend to contain more saturated fat, while many plant oils, nuts, seeds, avocado and oily fish provide more unsaturated fat.
Current cardiovascular guidance focuses on replacing some foods higher in saturated fat with foods containing more monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat.
The benefit comes from the replacement and the wider eating pattern—not simply adding more oil, nuts or avocado to an unchanged diet.
This practical session helps participants recognize common fat sources, compare similar foods and make realistic changes within their own culture, budget and cooking habits.
It avoids labeling individual foods as good or bad and instead considers what is eaten regularly and what might reasonably be substituted.
What your people take away
- Understand the difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
- Recognize common sources of saturated and unsaturated fat in familiar foods
- Understand why replacing one fat source matters more than simply adding another
- Compare cooking fats, proteins, dairy foods, snacks and packaged products more confidently
- Choose one practical substitution that fits an existing meal or shopping routine
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Understand What the Terms Actually MeanA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Understand What the Terms Actually Mean: fat is not one single nutrient, recognize saturated fat and understand unsaturated fat.
- Fat is not one single nutrient
- Recognize saturated fat
- Understand unsaturated fat
Covers 3 of 4 points in Understand What the Terms Actually Mean.
60 minutes
A clear introduction to saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and where they appear in familiar foods.
- Module 1: Understand What the Terms Actually Mean
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Understand What the Terms Actually Mean.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus practical comparisons across cooking fats, protein sources, dairy foods, snacks, sauces and spreads.
- Module 1: Understand What the Terms Actually Mean
- Module 2: Compare the Choices That Appear Most Often
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Understand What the Terms Actually Mean and Compare the Choices That Appear Most Often.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of saturated and unsaturated fats, common food sources, labels, cooking choices and realistic replacement strategies.
- Module 1: Understand What the Terms Actually Mean
- Module 2: Compare the Choices That Appear Most Often
- Module 3: Make Replacements That Support Heart Health
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Understand What the Terms Actually Mean
Every length- Fat is not one single nutrientDietary fat includes several types of fatty acids that behave differently in the body.
- Recognize saturated fatFoods higher in saturated fat commonly include butter, ghee, fatty and processed meats, full-fat dairy products, coconut oil and palm oil.
- Understand unsaturated fatUnsaturated fats include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and are found in many plant oils, nuts, seeds, avocado, tofu and fish.
- Remember that foods contain mixturesButter is not made only of saturated fat, and olive oil is not made only of unsaturated fat.
Compare the Choices That Appear Most Often
90 minutes and longer- Compare cooking fatsButter, ghee, coconut oil, olive oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil and other cooking fats contain different proportions of saturated and unsaturated fat.
- Look at protein sourcesFatty meat, processed meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu and nuts differ in both fat type and overall nutritional profile.
- Review dairy foods and alternativesMilk, yogurt, cheese, cream, plant-based alternatives and dairy-free products can vary considerably in fat content and ingredients.
- Notice snacks, spreads and saucesPastries, cookies, chocolate, chips, creamy sauces, nut butters, dressings and spreads may contribute different amounts and types of fat.
Make Replacements That Support Heart Health
3 hours and longer- Replace rather than simply removeRemoving butter or cheese without considering what replaces it may not improve the overall meal.
- Use food labels more effectivelyNutrition labels commonly show total fat and saturated fat, while trans fat may also be listed depending on the country.
- Put popular oils into perspectiveOlive oil, avocado oil and other plant oils can provide more unsaturated fat, but they remain concentrated sources of energy.
- Choose one repeated swapThe greatest opportunity may be the cooking fat used daily, the processed meat purchased every week or the creamy sauce added to several meals.
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Questions about Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Explained
How long is Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Explained?
Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Explained runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Understand What the Terms Actually Mean: fat is not one single nutrient, recognize saturated fat and understand unsaturated fat. A 60-minute session covers Understand What the Terms Actually Mean in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Compare the Choices That Appear Most Often. A 3-hour session adds Make Replacements That Support Heart Health. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Explained be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Explained?
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Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.