Lipids have always been one of the most interesting biomolecules. It is not a polymer like the other three large classes of biomolecules and at the same time it is so abundant in our bodies. Particularly interesting is something known as trans-fat. All the health articles are always describing how bad trans-fats are for our bodies and how they are linked to heart disease, high cholesterol, etc. I thought that it would be interesting to include an article that has compiled 22 foods that are high in trans-fat. As you scroll through it, you may notice how many of these foods are easily accessibly by us whenever we enter the dining halls. Yes, it is good to try to eliminate these foods that are high in trans-fat, but it possible to eliminate it completely: they are tasty, cheap, and students seem to love them. Are there other healthy and cheap alternatives that the school can use and to just tweak the menus in the dining halls to benefit us all?
Link: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20533295_16,00.html
Sure enough. I just checked the ingredients list for the ritz cracker box I had bought for my little ones believing that I was getting the “all baked, wheat” version as a healthier snack. Contains partially hydrogenated cottonseed even though the lable says 0g trans fat!!!!