TRANS FAT

TRANS FAT

They occur when vegetable oil undergoes hydrogenation which lengthens foods shelf life.

 They are chemically manipulated,

the chemical bonds are less stable so they easily flip to Trans fat rather than Cis Fat.

Trans fat is the worst of all the fats.

They mostly come from processed foods and fast food.

They are largely found in processed foods.

Processed foods are less healthy and have longer shelf life.

Trans fat raises LDL cholesterol levels and lowers HDL levels.

Too much Trans fat in your diet can increase the risk of health problems.