How do trans fats compare to other types of fats?

Oils provide essential fatty acids and vitamin E. They are found in different plants such as soybeans, olives, corn, sunflowers, and peanuts. Choosing unsaturated oils instead of saturated fat can help you maintain a healthy eating style. read more

Trans fats are the worst of all fats, particularly when contained in processed food. They are derived from a process called hydrogenation where hydrogen is interacting with vegetable oils and spreadable fats (margarines etc.) are produced. This is used to make French fries, baked items, deep fried food etc. read more

Trans fat helps food last longer. It also gives foods a satisfying taste and texture. You may find trans fats in these foods: French fries and other fried foods; Cakes, pies, biscuits, cookies, crackers, donuts, and other baked goods; Stick or tub margarines; Microwave popcorn; Frozen pizza; Trans fat might taste good, but it's not good for you. read more

Naturally-occurring trans fats are produced in the gut of some animals and foods made from these animals (e.g., milk and meat products) may contain small quantities of these fats. Artificial trans fats (or trans fatty acids) are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. read more