Trans Fats
Trans Fats by Judith Shaw, published by Pocket Books on May 1, 2004, is a comprehensive guide that addresses the health implications of trans fats found in many manufactured foods. This 192-page book provides essential information about partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, which have become prevalent in the U.S. food industry. Shaw discusses the risks associated with trans fats, including their links to heart disease, obesity, and type-2 diabetes, aiming to inform readers about the importance of recognizing these ingredients in their diets.
In this edition, readers will discover practical advice on how to identify trans fats in processed foods, interpret nutrition labels, and make healthier choices when shopping and cooking. The book emphasizes strategies for eliminating trans fats from daily meals, whether at home, in restaurants, or through take-out options. With a focus on health and nutrition, Trans Fats serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their dietary habits and protect their well-being.
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Most of our manufactured foods contain an ingredient so dangerous that the Food and Drug Administration requires it to be identified on food labels.
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil has gone from being the fat source for vegetable shortening and margarine to becoming the major food-manufacturing fat in the United States. Today, medical experts have learned that the trans fats contained in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils can lead to heart disease, obesity, and type-2 diabetes. With this groundbreaking book, now you can find out everything there is to know about trans fats—and protect your health. Acclaimed author Judith Shaw, M.A. (Raising Low-Fat Kids in a High-Fat World), tells the truth about trans fats and offers simple suggestions on how to
· Detect the presence of trans fats in processed foods
· Read—and understand—nutrition labels
· Shop for, and cook, trans fat-free foods for the whole family
· Rid your diet of trans fats—at home, in restaurants, and in take-out
…and more, in this much-needed, up-to-the-minute resource.
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