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Trans-Fats
The following 4 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date.
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- Can microwaves change fat to trans-fat?
- How are trans fats harmful?
- How to lose weight
- Trying to lose weight
Can microwaves change fat to trans-fat?
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June 9, 2005
Someone told me that microwaving food that I have had prepared and frozen, will turn regular fat into trans fat. Is there any truth to that?
Tammy - USA
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Heating some fats, whether in a microwave or on the stove can turn them to trans-fats. Many frozen food packages have the number of trans-fats listed. It is always good to pick frozen foods that have less fat in general, because much of then are high in fat.
How are trans fats harmful?
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January 26, 2005
Hi my name is Marisol and I am in a biology class learning about trans fat Iam wondering how this is harmful to a person?
2-how those this affect a diabetic person
thank you hope to here from you soon
- USA
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Trans fats can raise cholesterol, clog the arteries, and contribute to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. They sort of "gum up the works" in your bloodstream.
How to lose weight
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October 16, 2004
what food should be avoided to losse fat .. is mayonnaise got fat .. r i ca have it
abdul - india
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Low-fat mayonnaise is better. Of course, you normally don't use that much mayonnaise each day, so it is not such a factor in losing weight. Other items are more important, as well as eating too much. The biggest issue with fats is that they are not good for your heart.
Trying to lose weight
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May 29, 2004
I suppose from reading your article that corn oil is good to cook with. It's in liquid form. DAAAAEEEENNNGGGG... I wish you hadn't said that about microwave popcorn. I'm 60 and have to cook for myself. I find myself putting on a lot of weight. This I don't like, The VA won't give me any diet pills soooo, there I go. Gaining a lot of weight with little exercise. Disability thing you know. Thanks for the site and information. Got any Ideas of how I can loose all this weight. Noooo, not the dreaded, "stop eating bit". I want something simple to loose weight that I can get along with before I eat myself into the grave.
Thanks,
Travis
Travis - USA
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Olive oil is the better for your health than even corn oil.
No matter what your disability, there are exercises that can build your strength, burn off calories and help you sleep better. It is worth the effort.
Eating more vegatbles and salads can still fill you up without putting on weight. One friend uses a method where he pushes 10% of the food on his plate to the side and doesn't eat it. Although it is wasteful, he claims to have lost weight from this method. Also, watch out for the starchy foods which add to your weight.
It is tough to keep your weight down, but it makes for a better lifestyle in the long run.
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