CHECK FOOD LABELS

Stay away from trans fats! A trans fat is from the common name unsaturated fat
that is structured with trans-isomer fatty acids. This fat is typically man-made and is
intended for manufactures to have an inexpensive method of processing food,
enhancing texture, and extending the shelf life of their products. This is a non-essential
fat that does not belong in the human body.

Trans fat is so detrimental to our health that Congress passed the Trans Fat Truth and
Labeling Act 2009. This act states “ to direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to
revise the Federal regulations applicable to the declaration of the trans fat content of
a food on the label and in the labeling of the food when such content is less than 0.5
gram.” Consumers beware! Manufacturers have gotten away with labels in disguise.
You must read the ingredients list. Any ingredient listed as hydrogenated or partially
hydrogenated is a trans fat. Be informed and stay healthy!

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But the labeling is behind the times...

I've heard something about whatever the companies are using now instead of hydrogenated oils...whatever it is it's worse. So when you see something that used to have hydrogenated oils in it and now claims "no hydrogenated oils", it most likely has whatever the new stuff is and it's just ahead of the curve of the labeling regulations. Ugh it's such a challenge to just try to eat healthy!!!

Jordan Woodworth , November 30, 2010

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