A reader recently asked how can a food list 0 grams of trans fat on the Nutrition Facts panel and still have partially hydrogenated vegetable oil listed in the ingredients. Are they not the same?
The answer is yes: trans fat is the same as partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Trans fats are made by adding hydrogen atoms to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation. The “trans” refers to the positioning of these hydrogen atoms on different sides of the carbon atom...
We have all seen information in the newspapers that suggests that we should avoid trans fatty acids, but why? What does this mean? My... Read more »
I enjoy the show The Biggest Loser. On one of the episodes this season they had an individual from Prevention magazine share some tips... Read more »
My Dad was in the army, but it still took me and the family by surprise when my oldest nephew DM (he is named after my Dad) enlisted with... Read more »
Fat is bad, right? I'm not talking about the fats we eat here. I mean the fat on your body. The less fat, the healthier you are. Everyone... Read more »
Fatty foods including ice cream, greasy French fries, and bacon, may taste good, but they aren't good for your health. In addition... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quantitative stool fat determination; Fat absorptionNormal ValuesLess than 7 grams of fat per 24 hours.What abnormal results meanDecreased fat... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Adipose tissue (body fat) is a normal constituent of the human body that serves the important function of storing energy as fat for metabolic... Read more »
The New York City Board of Health passed a ban on trans fats in December. This widely used fat has been linked to heart disease.This ban, the first... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These... Read more »
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