Top 10 Foods where you're likely to find trans fats....

[Guest guest]

You may have heard about these man-made fats, but what's so bad

about them, and how do we avoid them? Are they one key to our

growing obesity problem? Here's the skinny on trans fats from WebMD

Weight Loss Clinic Dietitian Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD/LD...

 

 

Question: Why are trans fats so bad? Haven't they been around for a

long time? Why are we just hearing about them now?

 

Zelman: There's been a decade-long debate about heart-health

concerns of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, which are

the principle sources of trans fats in our diet. The correlation

between trans fats and heart disease has come to light thanks to the

Center for Science in the Public Interest. They have been badgering

Congress to make changes to help educate consumers that trans fats

act like saturated fats in the body and tend to increase blood

cholesterol levels. The information on food labels should help

millions of consumers make healthier choices and ultimately lower

their blood cholesterol levels.

 

Moderator: What are the top ten trans fats foods out there?

 

Zelman: This is the top 10 list of where you're most likely to get

your trans fats:

 

MARGARINE: Try to choose tub margarine, which will have the least

amount of both trans and saturated fats.

 

PACKAGED FOODS: Things like cake mixes, Bisquick, they tend to add

fat into the mix. Do-it-yourself baking allows you to reduce the

fat.

 

SOUPS: Both dried and liquid soups can contain very high levels of

trans fats. Try making your own.

 

FAST FOOD: Primarily I mean those foods deep-fat fried, even when

some chains indicate they use liquid oil instead of partially

hydrogenated oil sometimes trans fats are sprayed on products in the

food manufacturing. Order grilled chicken or skip the fries.

 

FROZEN FOODS: This includes products from frozen dinners to frozen

chicken, frozen breaded fish or chicken, pizzas. Check the label.

Even if it says low fat, it can still have trans fat. Choose frozen

food with the lowest grams of total fat.

 

BAKED GOODS: Donuts, cookies, cakes, frostings, all have plenty of

trans fats. Make them at home or eat them less often or in smaller

quantities.

 

CANDY AND COOKIES: Lots of trans fats lurking in this area. If it

contains chocolate or coconut or other high-fat items, satisfy your

sweet tooth with things like hard candies or jelly beans, which

don't have any fat.

 

CHIPS AND CRACKER: Go for baked if you must have your chips. Choose

low-fat crackers. Think pretzels and other alternatives that have no

fat.

 

BREAKFAST FOODS: From cereals to breakfast bars, trans fats can be

found in this category. You need to read the label and choose

cereals that have no fat and breakfast and granola bars that are low

in fat.

 

TOPPINGS, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS: These would be things like salad

dressing, mayonnaise, gravy, whipped toppings, nondairy creamers,

hot fudge. Wherever you can, try to substitute a lower-fat

alternative. For example, use oil and vinegar instead of a creamy

salad dressing; low-fat milk instead of nondairy creamers.

[Guest guest]

It's everywhere!

thanks, that's a helpful list

 

, " Milli " <mendomilli wrote:

 

You may have heard about these man-made fats, but what's so bad

about them, and how do we avoid them? Are they one key to our

growing obesity problem? Here's the skinny on trans fats from WebMD

Weight Loss Clinic Dietitian Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD/LD...

 

 

Question: Why are trans fats so bad? Haven't they been around for a

long time? Why are we just hearing about them now?

 

Zelman: There's been a decade-long debate about heart-health

concerns of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, which are

the principle sources of trans fats in our diet. The correlation

between trans fats and heart disease has come to light thanks to the

Center for Science in the Public Interest. They have been badgering

Congress to make changes to help educate consumers that trans fats

act like saturated fats in the body and tend to increase blood

cholesterol levels. The information on food labels should help

millions of consumers make healthier choices and ultimately lower

their blood cholesterol levels.

 

Moderator: What are the top ten trans fats foods out there?

 

Zelman: This is the top 10 list of where you're most likely to get

your trans fats:

 

MARGARINE: Try to choose tub margarine, which will have the least

amount of both trans and saturated fats.

 

PACKAGED FOODS: Things like cake mixes, Bisquick, they tend to add

fat into the mix. Do-it-yourself baking allows you to reduce the

fat.

 

SOUPS: Both dried and liquid soups can contain very high levels of

trans fats. Try making your own.

 

FAST FOOD: Primarily I mean those foods deep-fat fried, even when

some chains indicate they use liquid oil instead of partially

hydrogenated oil sometimes trans fats are sprayed on products in the

food manufacturing. Order grilled chicken or skip the fries.

 

FROZEN FOODS: This includes products from frozen dinners to frozen

chicken, frozen breaded fish or chicken, pizzas. Check the label.

Even if it says low fat, it can still have trans fat. Choose frozen

food with the lowest grams of total fat.

 

BAKED GOODS: Donuts, cookies, cakes, frostings, all have plenty of

trans fats. Make them at home or eat them less often or in smaller

quantities.

 

CANDY AND COOKIES: Lots of trans fats lurking in this area. If it

contains chocolate or coconut or other high-fat items, satisfy your

sweet tooth with things like hard candies or jelly beans, which

don't have any fat.

 

CHIPS AND CRACKER: Go for baked if you must have your chips. Choose

low-fat crackers. Think pretzels and other alternatives that have no

fat.

 

BREAKFAST FOODS: From cereals to breakfast bars, trans fats can be

found in this category. You need to read the label and choose

cereals that have no fat and breakfast and granola bars that are low

in fat.

 

TOPPINGS, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS: These would be things like salad

dressing, mayonnaise, gravy, whipped toppings, nondairy creamers,

hot fudge. Wherever you can, try to substitute a lower-fat

alternative. For example, use oil and vinegar instead of a creamy

salad dressing; low-fat milk instead of nondairy creamers.

[Guest guest]

The easiest thing for me to do is...I don't eat fast food, try to cook as much

as I can from scratch and look for hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated ANYTHING

in any processed foods that I do buy...

Stephanie

 

 

 

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