In what way can trans fats be beneficial for people?

How do trans fats affect my health? Trans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It's also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. read more

There are two broad types of trans fats found in foods: naturally-occurring and artificial trans fats. 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. read more

Trans fats, or trans fatty acids, are a form of unsaturated fat. Unlike saturated fats, which have no double bonds, unsaturated fats have at least one double bond in their chemical structure. This double bond can be either in the "cis" or "trans" configuration, which relates to the position of hydrogen atoms around the double bond. read more

Following a Mediterranean diet can also help ensure you’re getting enough good fats in your diet and limiting the bad ones. Try to eliminate trans fats from your diet. Check food labels for trans fats. Limiting commercially-baked goods and fast food can go a long way. read more