How do saturated and trans fats detract from our health and wellbeing?
An intake of approximately 2g of artificially produced trans fats per day has been linked with poor heart health. A recent review of trans fat intakes in Australia has found that the average intake is approximately 0.6g per day, which is lower than the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended intake average of 1g per day. The Heart Foundation recommends limiting the consumption of trans and saturated fat (combined) to less than 8% of total daily energy intake in order to maintain heart health. This equates to approximately 18g (total) per day as a recommended maximum intake for the average adult.
