Trans Fats in Your Diet – How Much Should You Eat?

Trans fats…what are they and how are they harmful to health?Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to liquid oils in order to make them solid at room temperature. This process is also called hydrogenation and is used in many food products to increase their shelf life and to give them extra flavor and texture.Trans fats are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, cookies, crackers,