How to Avoid Transfats!

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.