Traumatizing Trans Fats
Artificial trans fats are created when vegetable oils are partially hydrogenated to form "trans" unsaturated double bonds.
Artificial trans fats are created when vegetable oils are partially hydrogenated to form "trans" unsaturated double bonds.
‘The campaign to end trans fat is an essential step to accelerate the 'Eat Right India' movement.’
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Presided over an event organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to mark World Food Day, he stated: The "FSSAI's Eat Right India movement targets to encourage safe and healthy food for all in a sustainable way. It is a part of its mandate to give safe and wholesome food for all citizens. This will enhance the food safety ecosystems and boost the hygiene and health of our citizens." This year's event is "Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together," and the key focus this year is excluding trans fats from the food supply chain. Trans fat is a food toxin found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) such as vanaspati, shortening, margarine, etc., baked and fried foods. It is a significant contributor to the rise in non-communicable diseases in India.
Harsh Vardhan reminded everyone of the government's effort to make India trans fat free by 2022, in synergy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a New India on 75 years of the country's independence.
Foods to Avoid to Reduce High Cholesterol
List of food sources that have huge amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats bad for health. Cholesterol-rich foods article briefs about healthy eating tips, exercise, weight management.
List of food sources that have huge amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats bad for health. Cholesterol-rich foods article briefs about healthy eating tips, exercise, weight management.
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Healthy Nordic Dietary Recommendations Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
A diet low in carbohydrates and trans-fats, with more of protein and fat, is shown to significantly reduce cardiometabolic risk factors by a Swedish study.
A diet low in carbohydrates and trans-fats, with more of protein and fat, is shown to significantly reduce cardiometabolic risk factors by a Swedish study.
FDA to Phase Out Trans-Fat from Food
The FDA has mandated trans-fats to be phased out within 3 years because it leads to chronic diseases such as overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.
The FDA has mandated trans-fats to be phased out within 3 years because it leads to chronic diseases such as overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.
