Real Foods Don’t Contain Artificial Trans Fats

Artificial trans fats are bad for your health and your waistline, according to nutrition scientists. These fats are made artificially by pumping hydrogen molecules into vegetable oils to turn them from liquid to solid. Using this technique, processed foods like cookies, cakes, and doughnuts will have a longer shelf life.

Numerous studies have proven that consuming artificial trans fats regularly is bad for both your health and your weight. For instance, one study revealed that when compared to monkeys that had a diet high in monounsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil, those who consumed more artificial trans fat gained weight on average by 7.2%. It's interesting to note that all the fat the monkeys gained went straight to their belly area, which raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. Fortunately, artificial trans fats are absent from real foods. Natural trans fats are present in some foods, including lamb, veal, and beef.