TRANS fat – a type of unsaturated fat that is often found in food. They are relatively inexpensive and widely used in the production of finished products.
Over time, scientists concluded that excessive consumption of TRANS fats could lead to serious health problems. They cause damage to the heart and often lead to death.
At 30-40 degrees in the cooking process transforms unsaturated TRANS fats of animal lipids. They are edible ingredients but accumulating in the human body, they increase the level of cholesterol and increase the content of triglycerides in the blood, lead to inflammation. TRANS fats are present in meat and milk but are different from artificial ones. Animal fats are safe.
Scientists have proved that TRANS fats can cause oncological diseases, multiplying cancer cells. Based on the fact that America and Europe have imposed strict restrictions on the content of TRANS fats in products, subjecting them to scrutiny.
Hydrogenated oils are added to food for good reason: they extend the product’s shelf life and reduce the production cost. But at what price written above.
What diseases provoke TRANS fats?
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Liver dysfunction
- Infertility in women
- Depression
- Irritability and aggression
- Memory impairment
What foods are TRANS fats?
- chips
- crackers
- popcorn for microwave ovens,
- protein bars and ready mix,
- French fries,
- margarine and pastries based on it,
- the dough and pizza crust,
- dry vegetable fat.
Nutritionists recommend limiting or completely avoiding foods that contain TRANS fats. They are the carcinogen and the long year may not affect your condition only worsening metabolism. But at some point, something will trigger the disease; no one knows.