Trans fat question... - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

Heidi_B · 02-04-2005, 05:02 PM

Hi!

In my efforts to reduce my cholesterol, I have had to try to teach myself about the ingredients in processed food. There is a lot to take in, but one thing still confuses me: How can some products advertise themselves as been free of trans fat, when the ingredient list still contains hydrogenated oils and/or vegetable shortening?

I thought those things were identical?

Thanks for any help!

Heidi

Jess75 · 02-04-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Heidi_B

Hi!

In my efforts to reduce my cholesterol, I have had to try to teach myself about the ingredients in processed food. There is a lot to take in, but one thing still confuses me: How can some products advertise themselves as been free of trans fat, when the ingredient list still contains hydrogenated oils and/or vegetable shortening?

I thought those things were identical?

Thanks for any help!

Heidi

I had the same question which led me to call the company and they said that the FDA had passed a law so the manufacturers were permitted to put "0 trans fats" on their products if there was .5g of hydrogenated oils or less. Plus I also read it on the internet when I was doing research about how bad hydrogenated oils are. I look back and can't believe how many products I was buying and eating that had trans fats. It's supposively like putting candle wax in the arteries, yuk!

Losec20mg · 02-04-2005, 07:09 PM

Candle wax.?? omg/..heheh too kool

..I made rice with beans, Jess..LOL

Jess75 · 02-04-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Losec20mg

Candle wax.?? omg/..heheh too kool

..I made rice with beans, Jess..LOL

Do you eat rice and beans often, or did I remind you of them from yesterday? Have you tried Amy's organic enchiladas with beans, vegetables, and rice yet? It's to die for and it's GLUTEN FREE!!

Oh, and I forgot to tell you that I bought these waffles today made of brown rice flower....their called "Vans" all natural and it says wheat free on the front with apple cinnamon. I tried one and I definitely like them better than the buckwheat kind. Although, to be honest, the wheat ones taste better but like I said, I read about the "No Grain DIet" book a while ago when coming across Mercola's website and was quite suprised about how wheat products can cause problems. Plus you informed me and that tiped the iceberg. Here I go again going off the subject of the original post, LOL.

Losec20mg · 02-04-2005, 08:16 PM

Jess.. yeah i know..we ramble on about all these things and, forget about the topic..lol I do have some canned soups but, these are imported from Italy..with black beans, veggies, and, spinach.. but, the Amy's is gluten free.?? does it say on the label..I was actually looking at some Amy's oups today..

.. but, normally I make my own soups..they are much betta..lol and, i use corn starch to thicken them just a little..Thanks Jess..

layta

did it say on the label.??