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Hidden Dangers - Hydrogenated Oils

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  Hidden Dangers- Hydrogenated Oils Wait! Keep reading, the story about trans-fats is not over! Even though labeling requirements have helped, these are still sneaking into our foods. The good news is that, according to a recent study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association, the amount of trans-fats we consume has dropped significantly in the last 30 years.  However, our goal must be NO trans-fats added to our foods.* During recent travel we noticed how easy it was for people to unknowingly make a dangerous health choice when they reached for “cream” for their tea or coffee. Sitting right next to the half and half and milk was a larger container of something labeled “creamer.” Without a strong magnifying glass, it was impossible to read what was in the package. The label of the “creamer” featured a tranquil picture of a cow and the name of the “dairy” corporation.  But the second ingredient (after water) was hydrogenated oils. Make no...