Are ruminant trans fats healthy?

ON THIS PAGEWhere do ruminant trans fatty acids come from?What are the components of ruminant trans fatty acids?Potential effects of naturally occurring trans fatsMain conclusions of the major studies on ruminant trans fatty acids.Problems with the current studies Fat...

Trans fat foods you need to avoid

ON THIS PAGEList of potentially high in trans-fat foodsHow to eat less of trans fat foods? Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsTrans fat foods you need to avoidA major health concern are industrial trans fatty acids (iTFAs) that are created during partial...

How to identify trans fats on a food label?

ON THIS PAGEReading labels in countries with no labeling restrictions for trans fatsLearning how to read nutrition labels Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsHow to identify trans fats on a food label?Reading labels is not as easy as it should be. Labels can be...

Does frying in oil produce trans fats?

ON THIS PAGEHow are trans fatty acids formed?Can you generate trans fats while cooking? Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsDoes frying in oil produce trans fats?Most of the harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs) in our diet come from partially hydrogenated oils, (only...

Brazil nuts benefits and health risks

ON THIS PAGEHealth benefits of Brazil nutsWhen Brazil nuts are bad for you? Food safetyGood or BadTopicsBrazil nuts benefits and health risksHealth benefits of Brazil nutsBrazil nuts are an excellent source of many minerals such as selenium, copper, magnesium and...