Ban on Trans Fats

I found a really great article in my files and wanted to share this today with our readers from the great folks at Natural Health News. My friends and I last night had a discussion revolving around food and diet choices and thought this would be of interest to you... The top five cancer-causing foods Tuesday, April 24, 2007 by: Mike Adam (NaturalHealthNews.com) Ever wonder which foods should be strongly avoided by those at high risk for cancer? We can begin identifying cancer-causing... Read Full Story

With recent studies linking the consumption of low-fat milk with prostate cancer, and consumption of red meat with colon and lung cancers, we are reminded that there are some foods we may want to minimize in our diet.  In general, with the exception of a poisonous fish in Asia considered a delicacy, and certain mushrooms, few foods are dangerous on their own.  A healthy diet consisting of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and moderation with meat/dairy/fast food and high-cal snacks... Read Full Story

In an article in the Boston Globe by Stephen Smith and Tania deLuzuriaga it was reported that the trans fat ban may take effect this year if approved.Following the lead of New York City and Brookline, health regulators in Boston last night took the first step toward banning artery-clogging trans fat from French fries, doughnuts, and other food sold in restaurants and corner stores. The Boston Public Health Commission voted unanimously, after little discussion, to give preliminary approval to... Read Full Story

Health News | Posted by oswegoguy 13 hours ago (http://feeds.reuters.com) View profile | Health Tags: trans-fats breast cancer Made current 10 hours ago Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European researchers reported on Friday. Share... Read Full Story

Trans fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil. Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats. Look guys! Even more reason to stay away from process food. Trans fat can be found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with or fried in partially hydrogenated oils. A small amount of trans fat is found naturally, primarily in some animal-based foods. Are All Fats the Same... Read Full Story