Trans Fats

Heard about them? Did you know that over the past few years they've been causing quite the rucus for restaurant owners and food companies? Why? Because trans fats are bad. very bad. I hope you already know this, but in simple form, they do awful things to the composition of your blood (increasing LDL levels - that's your bad cholesterol - and apolipoprotien B levels) and as a result, make you fat.

Trans fats used to be everywhere: in your bread, pasta, chips, butter, you name it (except fruit, veggies, things green and of this earth). Nowadays, cities are starting to ban them from restaurants! Which is good for you. If you don't know if your city has banned them or not, or if you want to get on the band wagon - you should. Cities like NY City and King County (in Seattle) have already banned all frying/spreads for food with more than 0.5g of trans fats per serving, as well as foods with trans fats!

Check out this article on the Trans Fats Ban

How can you eat less trans fats? Just check the label and even do a little research online. Some of your most common household stuff has trans fats, despite the fact that big conglomerates like Unilever has started to make foods without them. There are healthy options, like Smart Balance, who makes peanut butter, milk, butter, and other foods all trans fat free and full of Omega-3s and other healthy vitamins essential to your diet. Check the label and see where your healthy mind takes you!