Is Butter Better? Butter may be a natural whole food that provides vitamins E and A as well as the fats our bodies require to synthesize these vitamins. But butter is high in saturated fats that have been linked with inflammation, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. So, is margarine the better choice?
Trans Ban Last fall, NDP leader Jack Layton introduced a motion in Parliament that called on the federal government to present a Bill to eliminate trans fat from food sold in Canada.
Health Perspective When I read newspaper headlines such as "Trans fat Could Stop Your Heart and "New Food Labels Indicate 'bad fat' Content, I know that at last, the tireless work by health food educators on the dangers of 'bad' fats has now become mainstream.
Fats and Oils There are two kinds of fats: the bad fats we must avoid because they make us sick, and the good fats and oils, which we need for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy until we die at an old age.
Getting The Fats Straight Until recently, saturated fats were designated the health food "bad boys." They stay solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal products such as beef, duck and pork.
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