Healthy Fats

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.

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Margarine or Butter?

Below is a list of the steps involved in making margarine. Is it as good for us as some so-called experts tell us on the TV & advertisements?  

I don’t think so.. I wouldn’t eat it if you paid me. 

HOW IS MARGARINE MADE?

Ever wonder how margarine is made?  Many people probably know it is made by a process called hydrogenation. But few are aware of the details of what goes on during hydrogenation.

Here is a step-by-step description of the hydrogenation process.

How is margarine made: Step 1

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