For years we have eaten it unknowingly and who knows how much damage to health it is responsible for. Finally, the World Health Organization has decided shortly to eliminate it from all foods on the market. But since today we are paying attention to this dangerous food that causes serious health problems.
An important decision
Trans fats are so called in English, what we call hydrogenated fats. For some time now I have been under the crosshairs of the World Health Organization, which has taken the decision to completely abolish production starting from 2023. A very drastic decision mainly due to the serious consequences that the hiring of this food.
What are hydrogenated fats
When on the label of a product, we encounter the words “hydrogenated fats“, Then we pay attention. A trans fat is industrially formed from low-quality vegetable fats, such as palm or coconut, but also from fish derivatives. They are treated with hydrogen which transform them into a tastier product, capable of giving taste to certain foods. They are typically found in fried products, such as chips, in spreads, such as margarine, creams and cheeses, or even in savory snacks.
Because they are dangerous
These low-cost, low-quality, tasty fats are responsible for the worldwide increase in blood cholesterol-related diseases. In practice they have the ability to raise bad LDL cholesterol, at the expense of good HDL. The risk of death from consuming these trans-formed fats increased by 30%. Consider that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide for 18 million people worldwide per year. This 30% weighs heavily on the number of deaths as well as on medical expenses in order to prevent and treat these pathologies.
A healthy choice
The fats that are good for health are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which are found in olive oil, seeds, nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews, avocado. But also in blue fish and salmon.
Then there are the fats of animal origin also called saturated fats. They are contained in butter, fatty cheeses, lard, sausages, fatty meats, eggs and shellfish, coconut and palm oil. Saturated fats raise bad cholesterol and should be consumed in moderation. A careful diet, a little physical exercise, are a valid help to keep fit while avoiding serious health problems.
We pay attention to this dangerous food that causes serious health problems
There are hydrogenated fats that are present in many foods of industrial origin. These fats are health hazards and cause serious problems especially for the cardiovascular system. For this reason, starting from 2023 they will be abolished worldwide. But you can decide right now to do without it with great gains for health.
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