How bad is trans fat for u

Very: This is the riskiest form of fat for your cardiovascular system and should be avoided whenever possible.

Trans fats are bad: Trans fats are generally thought to cause blockages in peoples arteries. It is best to consume foods with poly-unsaturated fats. Your best bet is eating more fruits, vegetables, lean meats such as fish and chicken, and olive oil.

Heart disease = bad: Meats have some transfats, but most are manmade. Transfats are made by hydrogenating oils, which turns them into solids (shortening). Transfats are used in processed foods b/c they last longer on shelf that way -- cookies/pie crusts/chips/popcorn/donuts/creamer/margarine. They raise LDL (bad) and lower HDL (good) cholesterol, which leads to heart disease. Saturated fats are just as bad!