Different Types of Fat

Different carbohydrates have quite dissimilar impacts on our health and metabolism. In a similar fashion, different types of fats in the diet can produce beneficial or adverse impacts in the body. There is one type of fat that should be avoided at all costs. It is referred to as trans-fat. Trans-fat appears on food labels as partially hydrogenated oil (corn, sunflower or safflower) and is used by food manufacturers to lengthen the shelf life of their products. Unfortunately, trans-fats are un...