So how much fat do we need and what kinds?  While there’s a lot of debate nowadays, most of the real fat experts agree that a good balance of the three is the way to go if you want to give the old ticker a fighting chance.  In other words, your goal is to consume 1/3 of your fat from saturated fatty acids, 1/3 from monounsaturated fatty acids, and 1/3 from polyunsaturated fatty acids.  But it’s important to learn what kinds of foods contain the different types of fatty acids.  So use this handy chart below to learn which fatty acids are found in a number of common foods.  By learning which foods contain which fatty acids, a balanced fat approach should be a snap.