???? Beware of Trans Fats in Your Favorite Snacks

???? Beware of Trans Fats in Your Favorite Snacks

Cookies, pies, crackers, chips, and French fries may sound tempting, but they often contain trans fats, which are linked to heart disease and clogged arteries.

Recommended Intake

- *Less than 1%* of total energy intake should come from trans fats, equating to less than *2.2 grams* per day in a 2000-calorie diet.

Types of Trans Fats

1. *Industrially Produced Trans Fats*: 
   - Found in margarine, vegetable shortening, Vanaspati ghee, fried foods, and baked goods.
   
2. *Naturally Occurring Trans Fats*: 
   - Present in meat and dairy from ruminant animals like cows, sheep, and goats.

Both types are harmful to health.

 Rising Use of Trans Fats
The use of trans fats has surged due to their low cost and desirable properties for processed foods.

What You Can Do
- *Avoid Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs)*: Check labels on fried and baked goods.
- *Limit Meat and Dairy from Ruminant Animals*: Reduce intake to minimize naturally occurring trans fats