Trans fat: once considered a healthy alternative to butter, now banned in many countries. Find out what is trans fat, its history, what types and sources of trans fat are…
A major health concern are industrial trans fatty acids (iTFAs) that are created during partial hydrogenation of oils. Trans fat foods refer mainly to the foods that are made with…
Reading labels is not as easy as it should be. Labels can be informative but also can be confusing or used to trick customers. It often requires a good knowledge…
Most of the harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs) in our diet come from partially hydrogenated oils, (only small percentage from ruminants) which involves high temperatures and high pressure. But does…
Canned tuna is a popular food worldwide. It is used, for instance, on top of salads or as part of an afternoon snack. On the one hand, canned tuna seems…
