Saed News: Consuming foods containing trans fats leads to cardiovascular diseases. Ready-to-eat foods, fried foods, cakes, and donuts are among these foods.
According to the Family Magazine Service of Saed News, trans fats are a type of fat found in some foods. They can be either artificially or naturally occurring. Naturally occurring trans fats are found in very small amounts in specific animal products. On the other hand, artificial trans fats are formed through a chemical reaction and are incorporated into various food products during the manufacturing process. Studies show that both types of trans fats may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases by raising LDL cholesterol and lowering HDL cholesterol.
There is also evidence that artificial trans fats may induce inflammation, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases. For this reason, trans fats should be limited in your diet.
How Trans Fats Are Formed
Trans fats can be artificially created through a chemical process called hydrogenation, in which an unsaturated fatty acid is combined with hydrogen molecules, leading to the formation of hydrogen on both sides of a double bond in their chemical structure.
The formation of trans fats offers benefits for food manufacturers. Trans fats help increase the shelf life of foods, and they also help some fats solidify at room temperature, making certain foods more palatable.
While meats and dairy products may contain small amounts of natural trans fats, artificially added trans fats pose significant concerns.
These trans fats are primarily introduced through hydrogenated oils (sometimes referred to as "phosphate oils") during the manufacturing process. The following foods may be made with partially hydrogenated oils, and due to their ability to raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease, they should be avoided:
Ready-to-eat foods, such as French fries
Some spreads on bread, such as margarine or peanut butter
Some snacks, like chips, crackers, and cookies
Fried foods, such as fried chicken, onion rings, and nuggets
Frozen dough and packaged products like biscuits and cakes
Non-dairy creamers
Pre-made cakes
Prepared foods, such as pies, pizza dough, and cookie dough
Dangers of Trans Fats
Due to the risks associated with artificially created trans fats in increasing the likelihood of heart disease, the FDA has advised food manufacturers to label their products accordingly. The FDA has officially linked artificial trans fats with cardiovascular diseases.
After further review of the impact of artificial trans fats in foods, the FDA ruled in June that food manufacturers need to find alternative standards to produce their processed foods and eliminate the use of trans fats during their processes.
Food manufacturers have until June to find ways to produce foods without trans fats, or they can seek assistance from the FDA on the matter. Some food producers and restaurants in the United States have already banned the use of trans fats in their foods.
Ways to Reduce Trans Fat Intake in Your Diet
The National Cholesterol Education Program and the American Heart Association recommend avoiding trans fats in the diet, and as long as all food products are completely free of trans fats, there are ways to reduce the amount of trans fats consumed as part of a fat-reducing diet.
It is important to check the nutrition label on food packages and ensure this step is done.
The label should indicate the amount of trans fats in the food product; however, as you read, if the amount of trans fat is less than 0.3 grams, food manufacturers may not list the trans fat content on the packaging.
Ways to Avoid Trans Fats
Look for "partially hydrogenated oils" in the ingredient list.
This is often indicated along with other food ingredients.
Limit the amount of foods you consume from the list above.
Even though there is a movement to eliminate artificial trans fats from food products, foods like pastries, ready-made meals, fried foods, and vegetable oils still contain calories and saturated fats, both of which can have a negative effect on your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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