Thursday, January 11, 2007
Health Tip
Health Tip
Trans Fats are NOT Saturated Fats:
Trans fats form when unstable oils, predominantly polyunsaturated ones, undergo hydrogenation. This process hardens oils and makes them more stable. However, the process converts the natural cis form of the oil to an unnatural trans form. The trans form has been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. To equate saturated fats with trans fats is incorrect and misleading. Saturated fats are not created equal. Palm and coconut oils, predominately saturated, nevertheless are healthy oils.
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