So, you’ve heard that trans fat is bad for you, and you have made it a point to purchase only foods that contain no trans fat. Perhaps you look for bold print on the front of a food package that exclaims “0 grams of trans fat per serving”. Maybe you even look at the nutrition label because you are an educated, health conscious shopper. But, even with your diligence, you may still be purchasing foods containing trans fat and not even know it! To explain why, lets explore a very brief history of trans fat, and then I’ll show you how to REALLY tell if you are purchasing trans fat free foods. Continue reading »




