A newcomer to our foods is the Trans Fat. This was/is a replacement for what was often an animal fat or lard in foods. The problem is that Trans Fat is generally accepted as being as bad or worse than the animal fats which were in foods. The worst thing about it, is that some foods were labeled "no fat" or "low fat" when in fact they contained large amount so Trans Fats. Look for fats which say "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" and do your best to reduce consumption of these fats.

   Many manufacturers are taking steps to remove them from their products, but you can find them in everything from candies and cookies, to diet foods and muti-grain breads. Read the labels!