Trans Fat Foods To Avoid

Common Trans Fat Sources

Next time you encounter the following foods, be reminded of their high trans fat content:

* Crackers
* Doughnuts
* French fries
* Cookies (also rich in saturated fat)
* Vegetable shortening
* Hard margarine
* Pastries (also rich in saturated fat)

Trans-fat-free foods marketed by restaurants and manufacturers could not be less unhealthy. As much as possible, packaged foods high in trans-fat should be avoided, for many natural foods are already high in trans fat. As a matter of fact, 20% of trans fat consumption comes from natural food, not from oil or solid spread that’s processed to enhance palatability or lengthen shelf life.

For those who avoid manufactured foods to regulate trans fat intake, consumption of fatty natural foods such as meat and dairy products must be monitored as well. Take not also of the following food which is high in saturated fat.

* Lard
* Butter
* Whole milk
* Pastries (also rich in trans fat)
* Cookies (also rich in trans fat)