Have you heard? Earlier this month the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration announced their aim to remove artificial trans fats from the lists
of foods that are “generally recognized as safe”(GRAS). If this FDA proposal
passes the public comment period, then this will most likely lead to the
removed of partially hydrogenated oils, which is the major source of artificial
trans fats from U.S. food sources. The main products that will be impacted
include: microwave popcorn, cookies, crackers, refrigerated dough, pie crusts,
coffee creamers and margarines. Diets high in trans fats have been linked to
increased risk of coronary artery disease and heart attacks. Overall, this ban could
be a positive change on our food industry, just as long as another harmful
ingredient takes its place.
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