Until the FDA takes action, you must take steps yourself to avoid this type of fat in the food you eat. Avoid foods made with even partially hydrogenated oil or vegetable shortening. If you can t find one, choose a liquid or semi-soft margarine over the stick variety. The harder the spread, the more trans fat it contains. In conclusion Trans fat is worse for your health than saturated fat.
Hydrogenated oils are a major source of trans-fat.
You should study food labels to avoid food with hydrogenated oils and trans-fat. It makes them more expensive It tastes so good that you can't stop eating I t raises levels of bad cholesterol in your diet 2. Cookies and snacks purchased from the store Beef and pork Any food that includes whole grains 3. If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a champion in being healthy. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.