>It is interesting that the mammalian body produces saturated fats when
>faced with a surplus of calories.  Saturated fats are the bodies first
>choice.  I believe that the body could have learned to make unsaturated
>fats if they were in fact better for our survival over the long term.
>Remember that mammals have to store fat for years and decades, while
>plants only need the fat for a season or so (for energy for the
>seedlings).

That is a good point.  And saturated fats Taste better!