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If you are one of those who consume food fried, packaged or processed such as pizza, French fries, cakes on a frequent basis, you may be affecting your health since all these products contain the so-called Trans fat or fatty acids that according to specialists negatively affect our body and increase the probability of suffering from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
For this reason, the Chamber of Deputies recently approved a reform to regulate its use in food. With this measure, a greater benefit in people’s health is expected, since according to experts, the consumption of Trans fat increases the risk of death from any cause by 34 percent, and from coronary heart disease by 28 percent.
What are trans fats?
According to the Ministry of Health, the Trans fat They are considered as a type of edible fat that are created through an industrial process in which hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, which makes it solid at room temperature.
This type of oil is cheap, which is why the food industry uses it to extend the useful life of its products. In addition, there are restaurants that use it in order not to change it so often and thus spend less.
The same institution adds that this type of fats They are used to alter the flavor and consistency of products, so that they remain stable for long periods of time and prevent them from spoiling.
Foods Containing Trans Fat
The junk food It is the first to contain trans fats, so specialists point out that consulting the nutritional information of these foods is important.
- Cakes, sweet cookies and cakes.
- Vegetable shortening.
- Microwave popcorn.
- Frozen pizza.
- Refrigerated dough, such as cookies and bread rolls.
- Fritters, including French fries, donuts, and fried chicken.
- Milk cream for dairy-free coffee.
- Stick margarine.
What are the negative effects they have on our health?
The Trans fat Industrially produced are harmful artificial compounds that clog the arteries, and their consumption is associated with an increase in cardiovascular diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Other damage to health are:
- They increase the level of bad cholesterol (LDL).
- They reduce good cholesterol (HDL).
- Increases cholesterol in the arteries, which increases the possibility of heart disease.
- Unwanted weight gain.
- Increased risk of stroke and type 2 diabetes.
To counteract the effects of trans fatty acids, experts recommend eating low-fat dairy products, increasing your fish intake, cooking with liquid oils, and taking a break from eating processed foods for a while.
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