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<\/a>Trans fat are not found in nature, but are man-made.\u00a0 Someone figured out that you add hydrogen to unsaturated fats by a chemical process, the fats will have a lighter feel and will stay fresh longer.\u00a0 The trouble is that trans fats don\u2019t work the same in your body as natural unsaturated fats.\u00a0 The trans fats keep the cells from being able to completely digest proteins, transmit oxygen, and fight off bacteria and viruses.<\/p>\nIts most deadly attribute, though, is what it does to your heart.\u00a0 It raises the \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol and shuts down the \u201cgood.\u201d\u00a0 That means it contributes to heart attacks and stroke. It also is implicated in the diabetes epidemic.\u00a0 All the research isn\u2019t in, but there are indications that trans fats also may cause cancer, liver dysfunction and infertility.\u00a0 And that\u2019s not even talking about the trans fat influence on the obesity rates.<\/p>\n
So where do you find trans fats?\u00a0 Read the labels. You will find them \u00a0in abundance in baked goods and chips.\u00a0 Using trans fats gives these things a longer shelf life, which is good for the sellers, but bad for you.<\/p>\n
The biggest source of deadly fats is in fast food.\u00a0 French fries are particularly harmful, since most of the fast food chains use trans fat to fry them.\u00a0 A large order of fries typically contain between 7 and 10 grams of trans fat.\u00a0 That\u2019s enough to make them a food to avoid, even if they didn\u2019t also have loads of sodium. And even if they didn\u2019t make your blood sugar skyrocket.<\/p>\n
Hash browns and onion rings are even worse — typically 10 to 13 grams per serving.<\/p>\n
How can you avoid these Dracula fats that are out for your blood?\u00a0 Don\u2019t use fats in solid form for cooking.\u00a0 No Crisco.\u00a0 Instead substitute healthier oils, like olive oil and unprocessed coconut oil.<\/p>\n
And stay away from the fast food joints.\u00a0 If you really have to eat it or starve, try for the least deadly options.\u00a0 Some places, like Chic-fil-a, offer fruit and other sides to replace the fries.\u00a0 You can check out the nutrition information for most fast food chains online.<\/p>\n
Avoiding trans fats may involve a little trouble — but far less trouble than a heart attack or stroke!<\/p>\n
Eating to live and living for Christ,<\/p>\n
Susan Jordan Brown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Trans fat are not found in nature, but are man-made.\u00a0 Someone figured out that you add hydrogen to unsaturated fats by a chemical process, the fats will have a lighter feel and will stay fresh longer.\u00a0 The trouble is that trans fats don\u2019t work the same in your body as natural unsaturated fats.\u00a0 The trans fats keep the cells from being able to completely digest proteins, transmit oxygen, and fight off bacteria and viruses.<\/p>\n