What is Trans Fat? When hydrogen is added to vegetable oil via hydrogenation.
Why do food manufacturers use them? Trans fats are more solid than oil causing them to spoil less quickly = increased shelf life.
Where can you find Trans Fats? Many of your favorite everyday foods. Like Oreo’s, Bisquick, Ramen Noodles, KFC chicken, Froot Loops, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Girl Scout Cookies, Animal crackers, Fig Newtons, and Ritz crackers just to name a few.
What words should you look for in ingredients? Partially Hydrogenated Oils, Hydrogenated Oils, Shortening, margarine.
Fact: If a product has less than 0.5 grams of Trans Fat the manufacturer can label it as Zero Trans Fats – even though they are still in there.
Fact: Trans Fats increase bad cholesterol
Fact: Trans fats increase triglycerides (fat found in your blood) which can cause hardening of the arteries and thickening of the artery walls which means increased risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and heart attacks.
Fact: Trans Fats increase the body’s inflammation response which can effect the way your body responds to injury
To put it simply: Trans fats = BAD for your health. If you know what’s good for you, AVOID at all costs.
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