Trans 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...

Trans 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.

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Research 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.

Trans fats kill, but you already know that, but do you know how to tell if any particular food contains trans fats?

Article describes some of the important health risks of trans fats and how trans fats can be avoided in the diet

Article describes different food sources of harmful trans fats and how we can avoid or reduce them while cooking and baking.

The 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.

Many 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).

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.

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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.

A more healthier meal at a fast food restaurant

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?

This snack by Energy Club is advertised as being "The Smart Alternative", with 0 grams of trans fat.

I 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

Isn't there a reason why the FDA requires trans fats to be labeled? Learn the dangerous consequences of overindulging of trans fats.

Trans fats are now being banned in restaurants all across the United States. What are they and why are they so bad?

Trans 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

It'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.

First it was trans fat and then soda. Now New York is at the forefront of trying to get people to eat less salt.

A few tips on deciphering all those "healthy" messages on the front of your cereal box?

A 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 Fats

Lipids 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.

A 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?

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?

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.

Parents 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.