Trans-Fats: Top Ten Worst Foods
eDiets has written an article listing the the Top 10 "trans-fats" foods. They give this definition for trans-fats:
What are trans fatty acids, commonly referred to as "trans fats?" They are fats in processed foods such as baked goods, cookies, crackers, snack foods, fried foods, salad dressings and vegetable shortening. Eating foods that contain trans fats is a health risk because trans fatty acids can raise your LDL (the "bad") cholesterol and lower your HDL (the "good") cholesterol.
1. Spreads. Margarine, for example, contains both trans fats and saturated fats, both of which can lead to heart disease. Other non-butter spreads and shortening also contain large amounts of trans fat and saturated fat.
2. Packaged Foods. Favorites such as cake mixes and Bisquick contain generally have several grams of trans fat per serving.
3. Soups. For example, ramen noodles and soup cups contain very high levels of trans fat.
4. Fast Food. Those beloved french fries and other crunchy foods are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil.
5. Frozen Food. From frozen pies to pot pies to breaded fish sticks, frozen foods generally contain trans fat. Even if the label says the product is low-fat, it can contain trans fat.
6. Baked Goods. Commercially baked products contain more trans fats than any other foods. Examples include doughnuts, cookies and cakes.
7. Chips and Crackers. That crispy texture comes from shortening. Even reduced fat brands may contain trans fat.
8. Breakfast Food. Cereals and energy bars often contain trans fats, even if the labels claim to be "healthy."
9. Cookies and Candy. Check the labels for the fat content. For example, a chocolate bar probably will contain more trans fat than gummy bears.
10. Toppings and Dips. Flavored coffees, nondairy creamers, whipped toppings, gravy mixes and salad dressings typically contain trans fat.
Regardless of how you feel about trans-fats - few (or even none) of these foods have their place in a healthy diet. It's a pity these foods fill up a good proportion of our supermarket aisles.
hi my name is amber, and i m 12 years old. i am 90 pounds and have some extra weight in my butt, stomach, and thieghs. my dad says it's just baby fat but i dont know if thats is true becacuse im allready 12 and still have baby fat. i need help and fast. i know that the foods thats you sent me on my newsletter are not good for me because of fats but it is hard to give them up. can you please help me. i really need help. and i want to know if there is something wromng with me. i have tried exercise videos but i dont have the energy to do them for more then 20 or 30 minutes. well i hope you have time to look at my comment and try to help me but i want to know wats going on with my body. thank you for your help. bye
Replycna you tell me the top ten worst foods you can eat?
ReplyWell Amber there is something you can do. First of all you shouldn't be worrying about how fat you are because to me you sound like you have a perfect body. It is pretty hard to give up your favorite foods but never say never try and just eat vegetables, lots of grains and granola bars. Things that have grains in it are a faster way for you to lose weight.But you have to exercise you don't always have to do workout videos everyday you can dance 20 minutes everyday or go walking there are lots of different exercise things you can do if you need energy just do some arm exercises or head. It really does help.
Replyhi my name is jennifer, im 18 and have a baby girl, yet somehow its almost impossible for me to gain weight!!! shockingly i hate it!! i weigh 116lbs when i was preg i was 130 then a week after my baby was born i jumped right back down to 116 exactly. some women think its a blessing but i think its terrible:( i feel so skinny and UNcurvy! :( i want a naturally (no surgery) bigger butt and bust. can you help me?
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