However, not all oils are created equal.  Good fats keep the body lubricated.; Bad fats keep the body clogged. It is a simple as that. 

What are the good fats? 

• Olive Oil
• Avocados
• Raw  nuts and Seeds

What are the bad fats?

• Margarine
• Hydrogenated Oil
• Partially hydrogenated oil
• Fat from animals

Hydrogenated oils are found in many packaged goods like crackers, cake mixes, breads, cookies, cake and prepared foods. Read labels carefully and eliminate this undesirable fat from your diet

Excerpt from David Dewey

On Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 1998, Oprah Winfrey's show with Dr. Bob Arnot and other researchers commented about the link between hydrogenated oils and breast cancer. Studies show there is a 40% increase in breast cancer in women eating hydrogenated oils. They also presented evidence concerning flaxseed oil and how by adding this to your diet reduces tumors by 50%. To get a transcript, call Harpo Productions at (312) 633-1000. There is a charge for the transcript. The National Cancer Research Institute has just released a warning concerning this recent study

Question.

 How can some manufacturers claim that  their product is trans fat free when partially hydrogenated oil is listed in the ingredients? 

Answer:

Because FDA regulations states that if a product contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving size, they can  list it as zero grams. The  can be misleading and confusing.  Don't underestimate how .5 grams can add up. If one cookie has .5 grams of hydrogenated oil or trans fat, then how much does 5 cookies have?

 WARNING: If the ingredients on a package  list hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil , it does contain trans fat, even if the label says, " NO TRANS FAT". That is the .5 gm rule.. It can have it in small quantities per serving  and not claim it!!

Question :

Which is better, butter or margarine ?

Answer:

Margarine contains trans fat, butter does not.. so butter in moderation  wins out. Olive oil is best.