If you’re like most, you’re confused about trans-fats and hydrogenated oils, which foods have them, which don’t, and which are the worst – and the best.
The following “top-ten list’ reflects research of Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of nutrition therapy at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Top ten worst foods for trans-fats:
- SPREADS. Margarine is a twisted sister – loaded with trans- and saturated-fats, both can lead to heart disease. Other non-butter spreads and shortening also contain large amounts of these fats. TIP: Use REAL organic butter or coconut oil.
- PACKAGED FOODS. Cake and biscuit mixes, and others, all have several grams of trans-fat per serving. TIP: Add a flour alternative and baking powder to your grocery list; do-it-yourself baking is about your only healthy option.
- SOUPS. Ramen noodle blends and soup cups contain very high levels of trans-fat, msg and additives. TIP: Get out the slow-cooker and my new “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” recipe book.
- FAST FOOD. Fries, chicken, and other foods are deep-fried in partially-hydrogenated oil. Even if the chains use liquid oil, fries are sometimes partially fried in trans-fat before they’re shipped to the restaurant. Pancakes and grilled sandwiches also have some trans-fat from margarine slathered on the grill. TIP: If you must eat fast food, order your meat broiled or baked. Skip the fries and substitute a salad or veggies.
- FROZEN FOODS. Those frozen pies, waffles, pizzas, and breaded fish sticks contain trans-fat. Even if the label says low-fat, it still has trans-fat. TIP: Use my new “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” recipe book to make your favorite foods in a large batch and freeze ready to re-heat.
- BAKED GOODS. More trans-fats used in commercially-baked products than any other foods. Doughnuts contain shortening in the dough and are cooked in trans-fat. TIP: Get back to old-fashioned home cooking again. If you bake, use real butter, coconut oil or a combination.
- CHIPS AND CRACKERS. Shortening provides crispy texture. Anything fried (potato and corn chips) or buttery crackers have trans-fat. TIP: Think no carb flat bread or Parmesan crisps as featured in the “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” cookbook.
- BREAKFAST FOODS. Cereal and energy bars are quick-fixes—highly processed that contain trans-fats, even most that claim to be “healthy.” TIP: No-carb muffins or quinoa cereal ready-to-go are healthy fast choices, try the delicious recipes I’ve created for you.
- COOKIES & CANDY. Read labels; some have higher fat content than others. A cookie is likely to be loaded with trans-fats. TIP: If you must have chocolate, get dark organic chocolate or un-sweetened cocoa – studies show it has redeeming heart-healthy and blood-sugar virtues.
- TOPPINGS & DIPS. Non-dairy creamers, flavored coffees, whipped toppings, bean dips, gravy mixes, and salad dressings contain an abundance of trans-fat. TIP: Use organic full-fat powdered milk or real cream. For salad dressings, choose organic with no nightshades or make home-made dressings – tried and true as included in my recipe book.
Natural oils such as olive, macadamia nut, avocado and coconut oil DON’T contain trans-fat.
Can you eliminate trans-fats entirely from your diet? Probably not. A better, and more realistic goal is to take your lead from pages in my cookbook and plan ahead to avoid last-minute stress and binge-eating. Healthy eating really can be easy, fun, health-enhancing and very rewarding!
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