Recent study showed that the content of fat in fast food is varied from one country to another. The fat in US is higher than that in some countries in Europe.
However high or low the fat is, especially if it’s trans fat, it’s not good for your health. Trans fat raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. Eating just 5 grams of it per day increases the risk of heart disease 25 percent.
What’s trans fat anyway?
It’s a kind of fat resulted from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, cooking oil that has been injected with hydrogen to harden it and give it a longer shelf life.
It’s great for the industry but it’s harmful for our hearts and blood vessels.
Therefore, in Denmark, under a 2004 law, they allow only a minuscule amount of trans fat in foods. In US, the Department of Health and Human Services declared that as per January 1st, 2006, trans fat must be listed on food labels.
So, it’s easier for you to avoid trans fat now. Actually, by reducing the intake of fast food or any food containing trans fat, not only you can decrease your heart disease risk, but it also can help you lose weight.
