Trans-fat Alternatives - Are They Really Healthier?

The answer to this question is in the details. Let's make it as easy as possible:

Of course, if you see either of these names on the product label, it contains trans fats...AVOID. Even if it says no trans fats or trans fat-free on the label, it still could have .05% trans fats by FDA law:

• Partially hydrogenated oil
• Hydrogenated oil
  

When you see these names on the label, put the product down and move on to the next product:

• Interesterified fat
• Fully hydrogenated oil
• Lard
• Cottonseed oil
  

When you see these names on the label, look at the nutriton facts to see what percentage of saturated fat is in the product. If it is equal to or less than 10% of daily value for saturated fat, it is fine. The other 90% of saturated fat in your daily will most likely come from animal products. These are natural saturated vegetable fats:

• Palm Oil
• Palm Kernel Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Copra Oil (dried coconut meat)
  

When you see these names on the label, be aware of potential digestive reactions. Otherwise, they are okay:

• DAG oil (Enova brand)
• Corn oil
• Vegetable Oil (usually corn)

When you see these names on the label, they are fine (organic and extra virgin preferred):

• Soybean oil
• Olive Oil
• Canola oil
• Sunflower oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Avocado oil
• Saflower Oil
  
• Sesame oil