WHAT DOES THAT FOOD LABEL MEAN?

"0 g trans fat"


Translation:  Contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fats per serving


Important to know:  Trans fats increase the risk of getting heart disease and having a stroke.


Buyer beware:  Trans fats are sometimes replaced with saturated fats, like palm and coconut oils, which carry similar risks.  And most foods with trans fats, such as cakes, cookies, and doughnuts, are high in calories and low in nutrients.  Avoid any product with "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" in the ingredients list; this means there are trans fats.  Limit your saturated fats, too.
Source:  Harvard Pilgrim




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