Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have most likely been inundated with news stories and reports about trans fats. These reports have generated because of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban this fatty acid in food production.
Although there has been a decline in the use of trans fats over the past 10 years, there are still some traces hiding on the grocery store shelves. These remaining "devils" have a large negative impact on the wellbeing of the American public and could be to blame for 20,000 future heart attacks and 7,000 future deaths per year if not removed! *
It may seem asinine that a fatty acid could be so powerful, but small doses of trans fats raise LDL levels (bad cholesterol) and lower HDL levels (good cholesterol). This leads to plaque buildup in arteries, which in turn increases heart disease / heart attack risks. **
While the FDA moves forward with their fade out, make sure to continue to read every label that makes its way from the shelves to your grocery bags. Also be weary of these popular products that have traces of trans fats within!
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