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Understand the "Bad" Fats and Go Trans Fat-Free
The "fat" information out there is confusing. Experts now recommend that we stay away from trans fats because they raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. But what are trans fats, anyway? They are the kinds of fats often found in cookies, crackers, and margarine. On ingredients lists, they show up as "hydrogenated" and "partially hydrogenated" oils. But be careful: Some "trans fat-free" products now contain tropical oils that are high in saturated fat, another bad fat. If you're lucky, your city has banned trans fats (New York and Philadelphia) in restaurants - hopefully more will follow!
Source: FDA.
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Eating the trans fats present
Posted by JaxsonA | Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:54am
Eating the trans fats present in processed foods increases the risk of depression, in accordance with a recent research. The exact same study found that a Mediterranean diet rich in polyunsaturated fats and olive oil reduced the risk of depression. In the U.S., where individuals eat far more trans fats than Europeans, the connection to depression might be more firmly established.