We have all heard about trans-fats in the news and on our nutrition labels, but few people seem to know exactly what they are and why they can present problems.
A description of trans fats, what they do to you, and how you can avoid them.
The world of bread spreads gets more confusing as the number of margarines and butters expands. When it comes to margarine vs. butter, what’s the healthiest choice?
Going Behind The US “Health” Guideline: What You Need To Know…
Although many food manufacturers have removed trans fats from their products, the new replacement, interesterified oils, may be even more of a problem from a health standpoint. Here’s what you need to know.
Examining nutritional, medical, and household uses for 35 different types of oil. Some of these uses are common knowledge and some are little known.
There is an increasing trend of Coronary Heart Diseases. Heart attack and stroke are the causes of largest number of deaths all over the world. In spite of various of its treatments available these days, there is no sign of any decreasing trend. Like many other ailments, food habit has been suggested to be one of the major causes. Be aware of such factors to avoid this disease.
Before you even get into the advantages of trans fats, you first need to understand what they are.
Ever since food processing manufacturers realized they could extend the use of many vegetable oils by injecting hydrogen into them, the birth of hydrogenation was born. Of course, the reason for its present day use is of course, the bottom line, more profit.
