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Now for a health tip from Dr. Marilyn Glenville PhD
Become a label detective
I hope you read your food labels anyway, but it is important to avoid any food labels which contain the wording ‘hydrogenated vegetable oil’ or ‘partially hydrogenated vegetable oil’.
These fats are made by passing hydrogen through polyunsaturated vegetable oil to transform it into a solid spreadable fat. A by-product of this process is the production of trans fatty acids or trans fats, which have been linked to all sorts of problems.
If you increase your consumption of trans fats by just two per cent you can increase your risk of heart disease by a massive 30 per cent. These fats can also block the absorption of the omega 3 essential fats.
Trans fats harden cells so they can harden arteries, but they can also harden your insulin receptors making you more insulin resistant and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Avoiding trans fats can reduce your risk of diabetes by 40 per cent.
Still not convinced? Trans fats can also make you put on weight around the middle of your body even if you are following a low-calorie diet. Trans fats are found in many processed foods (such as cakes, biscuits and fast foods). If a food label says hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil then buy a different product.
If a product contains more than 0.5% hydrogenated fats, this must be declared on the label. Check food labels and only select products which state “vegetable oil” on the labels.
