If you care about your health or at least the health of your loved ones then I highly recommend this to read.. AJ What Are Trans Fats, Why They Are Bad For YOU, & How To Avoid Them.. Trans fats, or trans fatty acids, are a form of unsaturated fat. Artificial trans fats, otherwise known as industrial trans fats or hydrogenated fats. These fats are created by pumping hydrogen molecules into vegetable oils. This changes the chemical structure of the oil, turning it from a liquid into a solid. This process involves high pressure, hydrogen gas, a metal catalyst and is highly disgusting… the fact that anyone would consider them suitable for human consumption is baffling. After they have been hydrogenated, the vegetable oils have a much longer shelf life and are solid at room temperature, with a consistency similar to saturated fats. This chemical structure is believed to be responsible for numerous health issues. Natural trans fats have been part of the human diet ever since we began eating the meat and dairy from ruminantanimals (such as cattle, sheep and goats). Also known as ruminant trans fats, they are completely natural, formed when bacteria in the animal’s stomach digest grass. These trans fats typically make up 2-5% of the fat in dairy products and 3-9% of the fat in beef and lamb. However, dairy and meat eaters do not need to be concerned. Several review studies have concluded that a moderate intake of ruminant trans fats does not appear to be harmful the same is NOT true for artificial trans fats… which are seriously harmful. industrialised (artificial) trans fats from processed foods are downright toxic. Studies have strongly linked artificial trans fats to cardiovascular problems, including heart disease. Consumption is also associated with long-term inflammation, insulin resistance and type II diabetes risk, especially for people who are overweight or obese. Trans fats are believed to damage the inner lining of the blood vessels, known as the endothelium. Hydrogenated vegetable oils (the biggest source of trans fats) are cheap and have a long shelf life. For this reason, they are found in all sorts of modern processed foods. How to Avoid Trans Fats:- To make sure you’re avoiding trans fats, read labels. Don’t eat foods that have the words “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” on the ingredients label. Choose real butter instead of margarine, and olive oil or coconut oil instead of harmful vegetable oils… and make time for home-cooked meals instead of fast food. Although the amount of trans fats in the modern diet has gone down, the average intake is still dangerously high. Source: Kriss Gunnars - Authority Nutrition
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:50:42 +0000
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