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How to Find Trans Fat Free Recipes

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Nutritionists often consider trans fats the most dangerous form of fats. Manufacturers produce them from hydrogenated liquid oils. Their consumption can lead to health problems such as heart disease and heart attacks. Cooking with healthier oils and buying processed foods with fewer or no trans fats makes for a healthier lifestyle.

From Quick Guide: Trans Fat: Enemy of Health
Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Go to the book store or local library to find books with trans fat free recipes. Look for books such as "The Trans Fat Solution" by Kim Severson and Cindy Burke or "The Trans Fat Free Kitchen" by Ronni Julien.

  2. Step 2

    Browse the Internet for recipe websites. Look at sites such as transfatfree.com and specific branding sites such as crisco.com for healthy recipes and ideas.

  3. Step 3

    Look for restaurants that are trans fat free to gain recipe ideas to create in your own kitchen and give a healthy option for those times you can't eat at home. Many chain restaurants as well as smaller locally owned places are cutting back on bad fats and adding healthier choices to their menus.

  4. Step 4

    Look at labels of processed foods. Find recipes that use fresh produce or grains and check labels for specific nutrition and trans fat information. Many brands advertise their healthier recipes on the box or bag.

  5. Step 5

    Share and find recipes on blogs or in cooking and health groups. Joining some sort of health community keeps you motivated and gives you access to new ideas and recipes as often as you may need them.

Tips & Warnings
  • Ask your doctor if your cholesterol and body fat levels are where they should be and visit a nutritionist for extra assistance in losing weight and reducing bad fats in your diet.
  • Avoid butter an heavy frying oils and lards. Use olive oil or a trans-fat free vegetable oil when cooking.
  • Avoid buying food with "partially hydrogenated oil" in the ingredient list. This is the most common way manufacturers refer to trans fats.

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