Hydrogenated Oils & Trans Fats

Facts about Trans Fats - Fox

The History of Hydrogenation

Solid shortening, the thick white paste that made your grandmother's pie crust so flaky, was created nearly a century ago by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to make them turn solid at room temperature (the process known as hydrogenation). 

Originally intended as a cheap substitute for butter and lard, partially hydrogenated oils―what we now call trans fats―became known for their ability to increase the shelf life and improve the texture of baked goods and other food products. Soon food manufacturers were adding them to everything from cookies to nondairy creamers to frozen foods, and restaurants were using them for deep-frying and more.

Reasons for a Trans Fat Backlash

In 1994, a study at Harvard University reported that people who consumed the highest amounts of trans fats had twice the heart-attack risk of those who consumed little. 

"The more we look at trans fat," says Walter Willett, who worked on the study, "the more we see it is a metabolic poison." Trans fats are particularly harmful because they lower levels of good cholesterol and raise levels of bad cholesterol.

New Rules for Food Companies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now requires food manufacturers to list trans fats (often called partially hydrogenated oils) on nutrition labels, which prompted many food companies, including Kraft, Campbell's, and Wendy's, to reduce or remove trans fats from their products.

Trans Fats vs. Saturated Fats

Unfortunately, many companies replace trans fats with saturated fats. That's dangerous because saturated fats already make up a larger percentage of most Americans' diets―around 11 percent, as opposed to just 1.5 to 2.5 percent for trans fats, notes Alice Lichtenstein, director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the Jean Mayer Center on Aging at Tufts University, in Boston. It's important not to consume more saturated fat because you're looking only at the trans fat amounts. 

"We should try to cut down on trans fats as well as saturated fats," says Lichtenstein.

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Secrets to successful Weight Loss

Losing weight is a challenge for most people. It is however totally possible – if you go about it the right way. There's little point in starving yourself for some days, then when you are thrilled with the few pounds shed, celebrate by binge eating to put them right back !

To begin, having the right psychology is important. Get your Motivation in order : why are you trying to do what you're doing? Practice a little affirmation that you will keep to a sensible plan to achieve lasting results.

You need sound knowledge – use diet plans that provide adequate nutrition for your body whilst avoiding excess fat-forming ingredients. Begin a journey of education on nutrition.

After the acute dieting stage, it's important to Continue on a sensible diet on a permanent basis if you seriously want to maintain your figure. Resolve to lay aside your old eating habits & instead incorporate new healthy eating habits to keep for life.
 
Then, why should you not succeed ?

Try Diet Solution Program

Foods to avoid

Certain foods should be avoided, especially if trying to lose weight - those containing hydrogenated fats, animal fats, or high sugar content.

Examples : bacon, high-fat meats like hamburger, snack foods, 'health bars' (ironic, but they often contain hydrogenated fats), margarine.

Reasons for Organic Food

UK's Newcastle University School of Agriculture found that rats fed an all-organic diet had lower weights, less fat, and stronger immune systems.

Organic food is a natural detox since it is grown without pesticides & chemicals. It is also not genetically-engineered.

Furthermore, organic farming is more environmentally-friendly : using less energy, fewer resources, and no harsh chemicals that pollute the water supply.

The good thing is, organic produce doesn't always cost that much more, if you shop around and look for bargains. Try the farmer's market and buy in-season foods that are locally-produced.

You can also grow your own food in the yard, or planter boxes on your condo balcony.

You are what you EAT ...

What's the body built from : is it not from the food we eat?

So let's be mindful what we put into the body ~ Good quality food or tainted food.
We ought to be discerning about chemical additives & unnatural substances commonly found in modern processed foods. Are they really good for us?