FATS & OILS. The truth
Fats & oils are essential to optimal health. They are important building blocks for the cells of our body, they play a big role in balancing our hormones.
Just as with all foods, you must consume high quality fats & oils for your body to effectively use them.
FATS TO AVOID
Many processed foods, even those touted as healthy, are laden with trans-fatty acids (TFA’s) structurally trans-fatty acids are closer to plastic than fat.
TFA consumption has been linked to heart disease & elevating LDL cholesterol levels (the bad cholesterol). This is generally considered to be unhealthy.