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- All About Dietary Fats'Fat' is a general term that is used to describe a wide group of chemical compounds. Humans have two dietary sources of fat: animal fats, and plant fats. Examples of some animal fats are: lard, fish oil, and butter. These animal fats are obtained from...
- How to Cut Back on Trans FatsTrans fats (also known as hydrogenated fats or oils) are naturally occurring in some foods. Health care professionals often advise patients to reduce their consumption of trans fats, as they can increase the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.
TRANS FAT 101 Are They Bad?A trans fat primer
Trans Fats - the Truth is in the IngredientsDo you find you don't have time to read food package labels? You may want to start reading them. The ingredients list on a package may include "partially hydrogenated oil", which is, in reality, Trans Fat.- Diet and Depression: Do Poor Eating Habits Increase the Risk?Do poor eating habits increase the risk of depression? Find out what new research shows about food and mood - and what the best diet is for boosting your mental outlook.
Trans-Fats and MoodStudy shows trans-fats alter more than just your waistline.- Eating Trans Fats May Increase Your Risk of Suffering from DepressionResearch in Spain showed a 48% greater risk for depression in those who ate trans fats compared to those who ate a diet rich in olive oil and Omega-3's.
- Easy Way to Tell If Food Has Trans Fats; Don't Trust LabelsTrans fats kill, but you already know that, but do you know how to tell if any particular food contains trans fats?
- Understanding the Health Risks of Trans FatsArticle describes some of the important health risks of trans fats and how trans fats can be avoided in the diet
- How to Reduce the Amount of Trans Fats in Your Cooking and BakingArticle describes different food sources of harmful trans fats and how we can avoid or reduce them while cooking and baking.
- Some Trans Fats May Actually Be Good for YouThe big diet evil today is trans fats. They have even been outlawed in some parts of the country. But the ones in dairy products may be good for you after all.
Trans Fats: Just the FactsTrans fats are the new bad guy in the world or nutrition. Just what are these fats? Where do they come from and why are they so detrimental to health? Learn how to avoid trans fats and improve your health.- Prevent Heart Attacks: Avoid Trans FatsMany heart attacks can be prevented by avoiding eating trans fats, according to two senior doctors; the report is online in the British Medical Journal (2010).
- What Are Trans Fat?Everywhere you look these days, labels and commercials shout the absence of trans fats in our favorite foods. This article summarizes what trans fats are and the steps you can take to avoid trans fats in your diet.
Salt Shakedown - is Salt the New Trans Fat?Trans fat used to be the hidden enemy in processed foods, the health-stealing culprit that consumers had to watched out for with label reading diligence. Hidden salt is the new enemy that has replaced trans fat on the consumer watch list.- Dairy Queen ExposedThink Dairy Queen serves "down-home country cooking"? Think again. This explosive article explains the truth behind Dairy Queen, from the ingredients to the sanitation practices, from a former employee.
- Why Are Trans Fats Bad for Your Health?Trans fats are bad for you, but do you know why? This article explains the nature of the trans fat in terms of why it is bad for your health.
- Make Fast Food Healthy!A more healthier meal at a fast food restaurant
How to Boost Fertility NaturallyHow to better your chances of getting pregnant naturally.- What Are Trans Fats?There are bad things all around us (we we're all gradually, sadly coming to find out about anything we like) but what's the deal with trans fats?
- Energy Club Sweet & Salty Mix Gives Energy with Zero Trans FatThis snack by Energy Club is advertised as being "The Smart Alternative", with 0 grams of trans fat.
- You Are What You Put in Your Mouth-What Trans Fats Do to YouI know its the time of the year when some of us are struggling to get our bikini bodies back, may be take charge of what we eat to keep our cholesterol in check, and shed off the extra pounds. Some people on the other hand just don't care
How to Lose Weight - Eliminate Trans FatWeight loss is tough, especially with all the food processors and restaurants making that food look so delicious. But it's time to learn about trans fats and make a healthy choice- The Bizarre Truth: The Catastrophic Effects of Overindulgence of Trans FatIsn't there a reason why the FDA requires trans fats to be labeled? Learn the dangerous consequences of overindulging of trans fats.
- Trans Fats: History and Link to Coronary Heart DiseaseTrans fats are now being banned in restaurants all across the United States. What are they and why are they so bad?
- How to Lose Your Belly Fat and Get Six Pack Abs with Trans FatTrans fats do not promote good health and their consumption increases the risk of coronary heart disease. But, here is a shocking fact ... there is a type of natural trans fat that is not only healthy, it also helps you to lose your belly fat
- Three Delicious Fast Food Chains that May One Day Kill YouIt's no secret that fast food isn't good for you and that America loves it's fast food. Perhaps if we paced ourselves a little better, it wouldn't be so bad.
- New York Tries to Ban Excessive Salt in FoodFirst it was trans fat and then soda. Now New York is at the forefront of trying to get people to eat less salt.
- What's Behind Those Food Labels?A few tips on deciphering all those "healthy" messages on the front of your cereal box?
- Cheeseburgers KillA quick overview of how the government is trying to help the U.S. become healthier. This paper describes the fight between our rights and the governments powers.
- Trans FatsTrans Fats
- How to Find Fats (Lipids) Hidden on Food LabelsLipids are fats, plain and simple. While fat's image has been besmirched, its intake is vital for some of the most basic bodily functions. Fat protects the body from injury, helps us feel full and satisfied after a meal and lends flavor to food.
Trans Fats Nutrition FactsWhat is all the hype and all the fuss regarding trans fat free food all about? This article contains information you really need to know to make better choices for your health. Learn about trans fats, why you should care and how to avoid them.- The New Trans Fat? A New Danger of Processed Foods DiscoveredA new discovery from the Chinese University of Hong Kong highlights a new danger of processed foods and foods from fast food restaurants. Could this be the new trans fat?
- Is Butter Good for You?Butter has always had the reputation as being high in fat, but margarine has recently come under scrutiny due to their trans fats. What's the truth? Is butter good for you?
Trans FatsAll about trans fats and why they are harmful for humans, especially children.
Facts About Trans Fat or Trans Fatty AcidsTrans fat is also known as trans fatty acids. Its a certain type of fat and is formed when liquid fat (oils) are made into solid fat (shortening).
Trans Fat Revolution: Turning Junk Food into Healthy, Nutritious Angel FoodTrans fat has somehow been eliminated, but it's actually disguised as a fat numeric good-guy. So that's why all the tasty junk food is suddenly healthy.- Which Fats Should I Eat?I supply a list of each fat, and tell you which are good, and which are best left on the shelf. Easy to understand, and very comprehensive.
- Popular Kid's Snacks with Hidden Trans FatsParents might find themselves in a store reading the nutritional facts of boxed and baked goods and think upon seeing the 0g of trans fat on the panel that the snack is safe.





