This is not really new information, but some people tend to believe that saturated fat is a great evil. It certainly is not healthy in the large quantities that many people consume it. This is largely related to the foods that the animals that we eat are fed.

However, trans fat in bakery goods are FAR worse than saturated fats.

Well, of course the best option then would be to get the new low trans fat margarines, right?

Guess again. Don't let these companies fool you with their expensive alternatives to the real thing, butter. As I said a few years ago, this new non-trans fat margarine is still liquid plastic. Do you really want a slightly lower cholesterol level with cell membranes that will not function properly???

These plastics were never designed to be in your body. Many of you know I am fond of stating that if you have these or any of the older margarines in your home, you need to seriously reflect on which neighbor or relative that you don't like and give them the margarine. You do NOT want that in your house at all.

One needs to avoid this trans fat at all costs. Aside from margarine there are many hidden sources of trans fat such as many salad dressings, most all crackers, most mayonnaise (grape seed oil type would be the exception) and most all fried foods.

As I said, butter is a better option. However, when you are on the optimal food choice program, there is no or very limited bread or potatoes so the desire for butter or margarine is greatly reduced.

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