What Foods Contain Trans Fatty Acids?
The foods that contain trans fatty acids are the processed foods such as: • stick margarines • high fat baked goods such as doughnuts • cookies • cakes • potato chips • corn chips • crackers • french fries • any foods that have “partially hydrogenated vegetable oil” listed on the label What Are Some Essential Fatty Acids? Yes, fat and fatty acids can be bad for our health, especially if they come in the form of trans fatty acids, saturated, or trans-saturated fatty acids. They can raise our cholesterol levels and triglycerides levels (which can result in unwanted fat deposits in our body). Yet, there are some basic essential fats or fatty acids we all should be eating. Essential fats are healthy fats that help our body to make and release energy. This energy is what keeps us moving and keeps our organs running smoothly. These fats can also help us with arthritis symptoms such as inflammation, pain, stiffness, depression symptoms, nervous system problems, and can help keep our keep our
