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How much trans fat is fine to eat per day?
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As little as possibl: Transfats are mostly man-made, and don't provide any benefit that we know of. They have been associated with risk for heart disease, though. I would avoid them completely if possible.
Answered 11/12/2013
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ZERO: 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!
Answered 5/29/2015
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