these fats wreak havoc on your cholesterol profile and your blood vessels. fried foods margarine and store-bought baked goods are common sources. snacks like cookies and crackers use partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to keep their crunch – but you don’t want your arteries to end up that way. the american heart association recommends limiting your trans fats to 1% of your total calories (that’s about two grams) although cardiologists and the city of new york would prefer that we avoid them entirely. look for menu labeling and new legislation about trans fats in restaurants in your area. it is important to mention that nutrition labels can legally describe a food as “trans fat free” if a single serving contains less than 0. 5 grams – so be careful to read the small print.
what are trans fats?