There is a worldwide trend to phase out industrial trans fats from foods, since there is ample scientific evidence that this substance has negative health effects. Fortunately, many developed countries…
Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various cooking methods, such as frying or baking. Margarine was invented as a cheap…
Margarine vs butter argument is over 100 years old, and still being disputed. Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various…
The images in this article were created using the information compiled from various medical and biochemistry textbooks. (1, 2, 3) The definition of fat can be confusing, because it depends…
There are two types of trans fats: the naturally occurring trans fats, found in milk and other dairy products and meats of ruminant animals (rTFA) and the industrially created trans…
