Avoid These 7 Common Foods Containing Trans Fats
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Partially Hydrogenated Oils: The Worst Ingredient That Destroys Your Heart
On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m discussing why you should avoid these 7 common foods containing trans fats.
If I had to lay the smack down on one ingredient, and eliminate it from all processed foods, it would be trans fats.
The scary thing is, people at work and kids at school, are snacking on these common foods that contain this exact ingredient, every day.
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However, you probably won’t find “trans fats” listed in the ingredients list.
So before reading any further, I want you to scroll to the comment section below, and tell me what specific ingredient you should look out for.
What Are Trans Fats?
All right, the heart destroying ingredient you should always try to avoid are partially hydrogenated oils.
The manufactured form of trans fats is known as, partially hydrogenated oils.
I call trans fats, a.ka. partially hydrogenated oils, the “Frankenstein” ingredient, because they are unnaturally created in a factory, by adding hydrogen to vegetable oils.
This process helps extend the shelf life of packaged “food”, and enhances the flavor and texture.
Why Are Trans Fats Bad For You?
Study after study after study shows trans fats significantly increases your unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels and lowers your healthy HDL cholesterol levels.
Increasing bad cholesterol, while decreasing good cholesterol, will ultimately turbocharge your risk of heart disease.
Trust me, when your heart is pissed at you, you’re in trouble.
How Much Trans Fats Per Day Is Acceptable?
If you’re wondering how many trans fats is acceptable per day, here’s the deal.
The American Heart Association recommends more than 2g of trans fats per day.
However, if you’re one of the few people that actually cares about your heart, I’d prefer to go with 0g of trans fats per day.
Avoid These 7 Common Foods Containing Trans Fats
Here are the 7 most common foods containing the main source of trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils.
Unfortunately, as you’re about to see, these common snack foods to avoid are often consumed at the office and in the classroom.
In my opinion, any foods containing partially hydrogenated oils should be banned from the office and classrooms.
Note: Not all brands of these foods contain trans fats, so always make sure you turn the box sideways to read the ingredients label, and avoid partially hydrogenated oils.
#1. Cookies
Approximately 35% of products in the cookie category contains trans fat.
If it shows partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list, don’t buy it.
#2. Crackers
Some of the biggest brand names of crackers still contains trans fats.
If it shows partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list, walk away.
#3. Meat Sticks
I love meat sticks.
But, if it shows partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list, I’m not eating it.
#4. Popcorn
Yes, a few “buttered” down brands of popcorn contain partially hydrogenated oils on the label.
If you see those 3 words in the ingredients list, just say no.
#5. Packaged Pudding
Certain flavors of packaged pudding may contain partially hydrogenated oils.
When in doubt, turn the package over, and check out the ingredients list.
#6. Microwavable Frozen Dinners
Frozen dinners are a favorite quick lunchtime meal for many office workers.
So you may be saying, “Brad, how do I know if my favorite frozen dinner contains trans fats?”.
Have you not been paying attention?
Partially hydrogenated oils.
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#7. Canned Chili
Yes, some how companies are turning this “man food” staple into crap, by adding partially hydrogenated oils.
Other Foods Containing Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Others foods known to include partially hydrogenated oils include:
- Frozen pizza
- French fries
- Pancake mixes
- Icing
- Pie crusts
- Pastries
- Frozen pies
- Coffee creams
- Raman noodles
- Deep fried foods at your local fast food restaurant
- Anything made with margarine
But don’t get me wrong Live Leaners, not every brand of cookies, crackers, meat sticks, popcorn, pudding, frozen dinners, and chili contain partially hydrogenated oils.
It’s your job to read the ingredients label.
Don’t Just Believe the Front of the Label If It Says “0 Trans Fats”
Companies are allowed to promote “0 Trans Fats” on the food label as long as there is less than 0.5g per serving.
These numbers may seem small and insignificant, but trust me, they quickly add up if you eat a lot of that food.
How To Avoid All Man Made Trans Fats
Your best bet to avoid all man made trans fats is to cook your own food and stick to whole, natural, one ingredient foods, that don’t even need an ingredients label.
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Question Of The Day:
- What specific ingredient should you avoid?
- Do you actively try to avoid trans fats by looking for partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list?
- Which of these foods containing trans fats surprised you the most?
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Brad Gouthro is the founder of Live Lean TV, a media company focused on helping men and women “Live Lean” 365 days a year. Brad’s programs and content have helped millions of people all over the world learn how to get in shape, and more importantly, sustain it for life.
I reckon you’re referring too Corn syrup, Dextrose and high fructose corn
syrup, all that bad stuff
Sugar
high fructose corn syrup
sugar
MSG! EVIL
My guess in sugar or high fructose corn syrup
Ha ha ha! You’re awesome.
sugar
Sodium?
Hi Brad. I really like your hair like that. As always, great video.
Can’t wait to meet you and Jessica this Saturday!!! 😀
sugar
EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!!!!! down to the point! you just don’t tell us not to
eat Trans Fats, you give us examples….GREAT JOB!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Yay!! Got it right!! =P
Trans fats??
Red 40
I just can’t believe that this channel is not more popular brad and jess
are the best!!
SUGAR!
Lol funny coincidence, I just explained to a family member for 10 minutes
why processed peanut butter is pure junk food
Caffeine?
Gluten or High Fructose Corn Syrup.
trans fats
Wow it’s Wednesday already brad?
Happy to say I don’t eat any of them during the week! Can’t say the same
for my weekends 🙁
Refined sugar
What specific ingredient do you think you should always try to avoid?