Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Why are trans fats bad?

The fact that trans fats, or partially hydrogenated oils, are bad for us is pretty much a fact that everyone agrees on. But if you're like me, it's not enough to simply know that something is unhealthy. You want to know why.

In this post I will answer the question on why are trans fats bad, and I will discuss some facts about them that you may not have heard of before.

I will talk a bit about the chemistry, the mechanism behind the harmful effects and how to avoid them.
Chemistry 101: Trans fatty acids
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