With all the books and TV programs you would think that people really know the difference between certain trans fats. But advertising often obscures the truth and for most people trans fats are all the same. If you believe that most natural foods provide nutrition to the body when taken in moderation, then you are on the right track to understanding this article.
Trans fats found in food additives are bad for your health. Processed foods are designed by man to make available tasty and cost-competitive foods, without serious regard for your long term health. The substances that are incorporated in these foods are linked to cancer, heart disease, obesity, and generally retarding the digestive process. These trans fats were introduced into the food chain in the 1950's and have contributed to most of the heart disease in the industrialized world.
The FDA made some progress when they mandated that the number of grams of trans fat contained in the food be clearly indicated on food labels. If there is one rule that you remember from this article it is: Don't buy nor eat foods with trans fats because they do cause disease. Don't rely on the government to warn you, take responsibility today!
What products have trans fats? Margarine, shortening, deep fried foods and processed foods in general. These hydrogenated oils are the basic chemicals that contribute to poor health and disease.
If you knew how the trans fat products are made, you would never let them reach your dining table. Manufacturing of these man-made oils requires solvents ( similar to products in gasoline) and high temperatures. Some solvent remains in the oil. Making the oils also requires adding metals, deodorizers, and bleaches to complete the product. The FDA does not regulate the amount of any of the substances that remain in the oil and they are not on the label.
A small amount of common sense will guide you away from trans fats and hydrogenated oils. A little more research should convince you of their undesirability. What you might not know is that these fats cause inflammation which signals the body to produce cholesterol to protect artery walls. Your body is not infected but your cardiovascular system is inflamed. When you make a habit of eating these foods, you begin gaining weight, losing energy, and suffer declining health.
No company wants its products condemned by nutrition conscious customers so they use a substitute that is equally as dangerous: polyunsaturated oils. Although the hydrogenated is not on the label, these highly refined oils still use the high heat, deodorizers, bleaching agents and solvents. The result as you might suspect is inflammation and cholesterol and heart disease. These man-made products are never a healthy substitute for natural sources of healthy fats.
There are natural oils and fats which will contribute to your good health and long life. With a little discipline you can change your eating habits and lose the fat and cholesterol that has built up in your body. There is life after trans fats Olivia!
You can't go to the supermarket and buy a can of natural trans fats. Natural trans fats are only found in the stomachs of cattle, goats, and sheep. These trans fats help the animals produce fat for their bodies. We do get a very small amount of these fats when we consume the meat and dairy products from these animals. Due to the type of feed given to livestock, not much natural trans fat is present.
The food industry is nimble and creative and is always trying to improve its image and profitability. Instead of using partially hydrogenated oils they have now introduced conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). This oil based on plant oils and may have some benefit. I am not aware of the effects of using this oil but I still don't believe that man-made oils are a substitute for natural trans fats. The best source for natural trans fats is grass-fed, free-range animals.
If you want some great reading material about eating a truly natural and healthy diet for you and your family, read Nourishing Traditions - by Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig and Eat Fat, Lose Fat - by Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig.
Trans fats found in food additives are bad for your health. Processed foods are designed by man to make available tasty and cost-competitive foods, without serious regard for your long term health. The substances that are incorporated in these foods are linked to cancer, heart disease, obesity, and generally retarding the digestive process. These trans fats were introduced into the food chain in the 1950's and have contributed to most of the heart disease in the industrialized world.
The FDA made some progress when they mandated that the number of grams of trans fat contained in the food be clearly indicated on food labels. If there is one rule that you remember from this article it is: Don't buy nor eat foods with trans fats because they do cause disease. Don't rely on the government to warn you, take responsibility today!
What products have trans fats? Margarine, shortening, deep fried foods and processed foods in general. These hydrogenated oils are the basic chemicals that contribute to poor health and disease.
If you knew how the trans fat products are made, you would never let them reach your dining table. Manufacturing of these man-made oils requires solvents ( similar to products in gasoline) and high temperatures. Some solvent remains in the oil. Making the oils also requires adding metals, deodorizers, and bleaches to complete the product. The FDA does not regulate the amount of any of the substances that remain in the oil and they are not on the label.
A small amount of common sense will guide you away from trans fats and hydrogenated oils. A little more research should convince you of their undesirability. What you might not know is that these fats cause inflammation which signals the body to produce cholesterol to protect artery walls. Your body is not infected but your cardiovascular system is inflamed. When you make a habit of eating these foods, you begin gaining weight, losing energy, and suffer declining health.
No company wants its products condemned by nutrition conscious customers so they use a substitute that is equally as dangerous: polyunsaturated oils. Although the hydrogenated is not on the label, these highly refined oils still use the high heat, deodorizers, bleaching agents and solvents. The result as you might suspect is inflammation and cholesterol and heart disease. These man-made products are never a healthy substitute for natural sources of healthy fats.
There are natural oils and fats which will contribute to your good health and long life. With a little discipline you can change your eating habits and lose the fat and cholesterol that has built up in your body. There is life after trans fats Olivia!
You can't go to the supermarket and buy a can of natural trans fats. Natural trans fats are only found in the stomachs of cattle, goats, and sheep. These trans fats help the animals produce fat for their bodies. We do get a very small amount of these fats when we consume the meat and dairy products from these animals. Due to the type of feed given to livestock, not much natural trans fat is present.
The food industry is nimble and creative and is always trying to improve its image and profitability. Instead of using partially hydrogenated oils they have now introduced conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). This oil based on plant oils and may have some benefit. I am not aware of the effects of using this oil but I still don't believe that man-made oils are a substitute for natural trans fats. The best source for natural trans fats is grass-fed, free-range animals.
If you want some great reading material about eating a truly natural and healthy diet for you and your family, read Nourishing Traditions - by Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig and Eat Fat, Lose Fat - by Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig.
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Viktor Kuhl, scientist and researcher, studies nutrition and health related issues. To read more about burning belly fat, get your free report when you visit our website.
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