Eating too many trans fats may increase your risk of developing heart disease.
Most unhealthy trans fats come from industrially produced partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs).
What Is Trans Fat?
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Trans fats are a throw in ofunsaturated fat.
Some trans fats occur naturally in animal products, while others are present in industrially produced PHOs.
PHOs are added during cooking or during the manufacturing process to help extend a products shelf life.
They also help some foods taste more satisfying.
This can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
There is also some evidence that artificial trans fats mayinduce inflammation, which can also contribute to cardiovascular disease.
Because of this, healthcare professionals recommend limiting your intake of foods with trans fats.
It is unclear whether naturally occurring trans fats pose the same health risks as trans fats from PHOs.
Some processed foods still contain small amounts of trans fats.
It is unclear what if any impact these types of trans fats have on human health.
Food products derived from ruminant animals like sheep and cows may contain this pop in of trans fat.
To protect your heart and overall health, keep these tips in mind.
Check the Nutrition Label
Check the food labels for trans fats.
Labels are required to list trans fat or trans on a separate line under the saturated fat line.
Avoid Fried Food
Avoiding foods that may contain trans fats from cooking is important.
How much trans fat should you have per day?
There is no standard recommendation for daily intake of trans fats.
Although the FDA effectively banned trans fats in 2021, some processed foods may still contain small amounts.
They may also be present in deep fried foods and fast foods.
Reducing your consumption of these types of foods can help decrease your risk of heart disease.
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