Tag: trans fats

Trans-Fats: A Synopsis

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By: Tisha T. Casida Trans-fats, which generally come from partially hydrogenated oils, are created when the molecular structure of oil is changed (they do this using a metal catalyst).  Trans-fats have been “proven” to be very bad for one’s cholesterol – it actually lowers your good cholesterol while […]

If We Are Eating this $#**, then Can We At Least Have it Labeled?

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By: Tisha T. Casida Trans-fats, artificial chemical sugars, and genetically modified foods are three of my least favorite components of our food supply.  The reason is that, in my opinion, they are not real food and are therefore subject to special labeling requirements so as to warn consumers […]