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Whooopie!! TransFats are OFFICIALLY BANNED in NY!
New York City is leading the pack on eliminating trans fat in restaurant foods.
You’ve probably heard of the word: “hydrogenated oil” or “trans fat” before - but if you haven’t heard that it’s BAD for you…READ THIS CLEARLY: HYDROGENATED FATS AND TRANS FATS ARE HORRIBLE FOR YOU.
What is it: It is basicallly oil (fat) that is manipulated to become solid in room temperature. As a result, the fats now have a longer shelf life and even a ‘better’ texture when consuming.
Where is it: It is mostly found in commercially processed baked goods like cookies, crackers, cakes and breads. However, it has also been found in restaurant foods, including fast food restaurants.
According to bantransfat.com, if you are not conscious about your trans fat intake, it is very easy to eat more that 15 grams of trans fat per day.
For example:
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A typical 3-piece KFC Extra Crispy combo meal, with a drumstick, two thighs, potato wedges, and a biscuit contains 15 grams of trans fat.
- One McDonald’s large fries contains 8 grams of trans fat.
- A McDonald’s apple pie contains 4.5 grams of trans fat.
- Four Girl Scout shortbread cookies contain 1.5 grams of trans fat.
- A large order of KFC Popcorn Chicken contains 7 grams of trans fat.
- KFC’s Chicken Pot Pie contains 14 grams of trans fat.
That is crazy!! Everyone! Please be aware of the trans fats in your foods. If you naturally eat healthy, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Another reason to skip fast food.
