Monday, April 23, 2007

Just a reminder

We're in hibernation until the next big move in trans fat, but don't forget: What is "trans fat" again?:

Trans fats are made when liquid oil is chemically processed to become a solid a room temperature -- stick margarine is the most common example. Many stick margarines are full of trans fats, so avoid them in the grocery store if you can. Margarine was originally thought to be healthier than butter, but not only does it raise bad cholesterol but it also lowers good cholesterol (butter doesn't). Good news is that many margarines are available now with little to no trans fats, Benecol and Promise to name a couple examples. And I was surprised to read that the softer the margarine is the less trans fats it probably has. I would have guessed the other way (maybe thinking stiffer margarine was closer to butter in processing?).
Its been quiet on the trans fat front, but don't forget about it while doing your shopping.

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