The Evil Trans Fat…
Manufacturers are replacing trans fat to comply with the “nutrition police” organizations; however, some are just replacing one evil with another — saturated fat, usually in the form of tropical oils, such as coconut, palm kernel, and palm oil.
Although researchers claim that saturated-fat loaded tropical oils are less harmful than previously thought, some reformulated products may have slightly more saturated fat than they did before.
There are two new types of oils that are better for you than those tropical oils: Ultra low linolenic soybean oil and high-oleic canola oil. Three new soybean oils are now on the market from Monsanto, Bunge Food, and Asoyia (which is made from nongenetically modified soybeans). Food giants like Kraft, Kellogg’s and Pepperidge Farm are using these soy oils in some of their most loved products. KFC has made the switch to low-linolenic soybean oil, too.
Still, experts say the best approach is to limit packaged and processed foods. Instead, load up on “whole” foods — fruits, vegetables, grains and lean proteins.
Healthier Oils:
Look for soybean oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, ultra-low-linolenic soybean oil, or high-oleic canola oil.
Where to find them:
Goldfish crackers, Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars, Bear Naked All Natural Granola, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Health Valley Chocolate Cookie Cremes.
