What is hydrogenation of oils?

ON THIS PAGEHydrogenation definitionHealth concerns related to the hydrogenation process of oilsWhat is full hydrogenation (full saturation)What is partial hydrogenation (partial saturation) Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsWhat is hydrogenation of oils?Many...

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...

Difference between lipids, fats and oils

ON THIS PAGEWhat are lipids?What are fats and oils?What are the differences between fats and oils? Fat and CholesterolTopicsDifference between lipids, fats and oilsWhat are lipids?Lipids is a broad category that describes a group of about 7,000 fat-soluble,...

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...