Is Palm Oil the New Trans Fat?

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Is Palm Oil the New Trans Fat?

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Partially hydrogenated oil is a type of trans fat that has gotten a lot of flak, and rightfully so. This chemically altered fat is known to raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels, and increase your chance of developing

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Palm Oil Not A Healthy Substitute For Trans Fats, Study Finds

sciencedaily.com — “Manufacturers are now required to state on food labels the amount of trans fatty acids, also called hydrogenated fats, in packaged foods. Both trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids are associated with elevated heart disease risk factors. Now, new research questions whether palm oil, whose functional characteristics are similar to trans fats, would be a good substitute for partially hydrogenated fat.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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HealthyFellow J P Fanton Health Advocate

@Real_Leiderman It may be better than conventional (trans fat containing) shortening, but it's probably not healthy http://t.co/Vd25lmkn

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Palm olein may be less heart-friendly than thought - chicagotribune.com

chicagotribune.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Palm olein, a liquid form of palm oil used in cooking and baking, has been considered neutral in its effects on cholesterol but a new Danish study suggests the vegetable fat could behave more like lard in the body.View full resource at chicagotribune.com

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A liquid form of palm oil used in cooking and baking may be less heart-friendly than thought http://t.co/33vnd0Xf

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6 Cosmetic Chemicals in Fast Food | Small Bites

smallbites.andybellatti.com — “It's not difficult to make the case that fast food isn't healthy.  One can point out the ubiquity of partially hydrogenated oils (AKA trans fats; which appearView full resource at smallbites.andybellatti.com

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Clearisil the new condiment? RT @andybellatti 6 cosmetic chemicals commonly used in fast food: http://t.co/2znS0mBX #unprocessed

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Study links trans fat intake to depression

foodnavigator.com — “The ingestion of trans fats may increase the risk of depression, whilst healthier oils such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and olive oil may reduce the risk, according to a new Spanish study.View full resource at foodnavigator.com

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Study links trans fat intake to depression

foodnavigator-usa.com — “The ingestion of trans fats may increase the risk of depression, whilst healthier oils such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and olive oil may reduce the risk, according to a new Spanish study.View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com

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eatsmartbd Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN Dietitian and Nutritionist

Study links trans fat to depression. It's depressing that it's still in our food supply!! #ReadItB4UEatIt http://bit.ly/gmxQjT

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Foodwatch | Nutrition highlights of 2010 | Hot issues in the news

foodwatch.com.au — “From palm oil to the Parents' Jury, here are the 20 food and nutrition issues that caught my attention during 2010. Read on and see if you agree . . . . Weight Watchers teamed up with McDonalds for fast diet meals. Trans fats were banned by moreView full resource at foodwatch.com.au

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Fabuless may promote body fat loss under weight loss conditions: Study

nutraingredients-usa.com — “Supplementation of a calorie-controlled diet with Fabuless -- a combination of palm and oat oil fractions -- may enhance body fat loss, compared with no supplementation, says a new study.View full resource at nutraingredients-usa.com

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Fabuless may promote body fat loss under weight loss conditions: Study: Overweight women participating in a six ... http://bit.ly/ed5DAP

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The worst foods for... | Facebook

facebook.com — “The Elite Laser Vein Center wrote: The worst foods for blood vessels... Join Facebook to connect with The Elite Laser Vein Center and others you may know.View full resource at facebook.com

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After completing his medical degree at Georgetown University, Richman moved to his native home of Los Angeles to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami.

Having performed nearly 1,000 cardiac bypass procedures throughout his career, Richman has always maintained a strong interest in the preventative aspect of cardiac care, namely cholesterol (lipid) management. As a long-standing member of the National Lipid Association, Richman started The Center for Cholesterol Management in August 2005 in order to focus exclusively on preventative care and management for those who may be at risk for heart disease.


The Center for Cholesterol Management provides state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for patients with lipid disorders. This multi-disciplinary team approach to lipid treatment comprises the efforts of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists to offer preventative and management care for patients with high cholesterol, heart disease and those at risk for developing coronary artery disease." /> Michael Richman, MD, FACS, FCCP Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Surgeon

The worst foods for blood vessels appear to be those high in fat, trans-fats, and refined carbohydrates. Palm oil,... http://fb.me/B0aOd5rB

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Partially vs. Fully Hydrogenated Oils [for Dummies] | Fooducate

fooducate.com — “We all know trans-fats are bad, and if you've been following this blog, you also know that if partially hydrogenated oil appears in a product ingredient list,View full resource at fooducate.com

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New: Partially vs. Fully Hydrogenated Oils [for Dummies] http://bit.ly/cu9kEj

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Are the soybean or canola oils being substituted for trans fats really healthy or just cheaper?

examiner.com — “How many restaurants are using rice bran oil rather than the new change from trans fats to soybean or canola oil? And are the oils being substituted for the old hydrogenated oils (called trans fats) in restaurants or in commercial baked goods …View full resource at examiner.com

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Restaurant trans fat ban begins Jan 1, but bakeries are exempt 'till next year - Examiner.com http://bit.ly/5ualNP

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Trans fat ban in NYC

theheart.org — “An estimated 98% of restaurants in New York City are no longer using artificial trans fat in oils, shortening, and spreads, reports the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The citywide trans-fat ban has also reduced the use of saturated fat in meals.View full resource at theheart.org

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Most Recently Shared on July 20, 2009 at 9:42 pm By:

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heartwire: Less than 2% of restaurants using trans fat in New York City http://bit.ly/CREDl

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Fish, Olive Oil, and Nuts: Good for Your Eyes Too - Health News - Health.com

news.health.com — “Want to keep your vision clear as the years go by? Put fish, olive oil and nuts on the menu, but stay away from trans fats, according to new research from Australia.Studies from two different teams published Monday in the Archives of Ophthalmology provide more evidence that these foods"which contain healthy fats"can reduce the risk of developing a retina-destroying condition known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The studies aren't the first to suggest fish and omega-3 fatty acids may hView full resource at news.health.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2009 at 11:29 am By:

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Protect your eyes by including healthy-fat foods like fish, olive oil, and nuts in your diet: http://is.gd/z8gu

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Fish, olive oil, nuts good for eyes too, more studies find - CNN.com

cnn.com — “Do you want to keep your vision clear as the years go by? Put fish, olive oil, and nuts on the menu, but stay away from trans fats, according to new research from Australia.View full resource at cnn.com

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