trans fats
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.
Avoid margarine and other trans fats
Many cities are now banning trans fats with impressive results. In New York City, the first city to ban the harmful fats most commonly used to cook French fries and baked goods, trans fat use was cut back from 50 to 2 percent.
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