Trans fats have been linked to many health issues, especially heart disease. If you want to avoid trans fats when dining out or cooking at home, follow these simple rules:
- Avoid margarines. Most contain trans fats. Good Alternative Butters are Earth's Balance or Smart Balance with Omega 3.
- Read snack food labels carefully. Stay away from items that list "partially hydrogenated oil" or " partially hydrogenated soy bean oil" on the label, and opt for baked or air-popped versions instead.
- Limit heavily processed foods and focus on fresh, whole foods.
I recommend using extra virgin olive oil as your main cooking oil or Grapeseed oil. For a neutral-tasting oil, use expeller pressed, organic canola oil.
