What You Should Know
Why Are Trans Fats So Bad For Me?
- Trans-fat raises the level of bad cholesterol (LDL), which can clog the arteries and make them inflexible, leading to strokes and heart attacks
- Trans-fat scrubs away the good cholesterol (HDL) that keeps arteries clean
- Trans-fat raises other bad blood lipids that can contribute to heart disease
- Trans-fat reprograms how cells work, causing lifelong damage that can lead to diabetes, stroke, and possibly cancer
- Trans-fat contains a molecular structure so unnatural that the body has no way to know exactly how to process
- Therefore Trans-fat isn't easily broken down in the body (unlike Saturated Fats from animals)
- "Hydrogenated" = Trans-fat. Any food that has been Hydrogenated contains Trans-fats
- The FDA will require all food products to list Trans-fat on nutritional info labels by 2006
- Nov. 23rd, 2004 - Canada banned all Trans-fat in food products nationwide
What Can I Do About It?
You can start by incorporating healthier products into your diet.
Whole Harvest has created a line of Culinary Naturals without the use of additives, hydrogenation or harsh chemicals.
Crafted with expeller pressed Soybean or Canola oil, Whole Harvest oils are flavor neutral and all natural. They contain No Trans-fats and retain their Omega-3s and natural Vitamin E.
And with their extended fry life, Whole Harvest oils save money.
For more information on the harmful effects of Trans Fats, read: Trans Fats: The Hidden Killer in our Foods by Judith Shaw