Does less trans fat mean healthier foods?
Trans fat may be coming off menus across the country, but what replaces it may not be much healthier for you, according to an Associated Press report.
"Right now the public has to be very careful ... if something says 'trans fat-free,' what else is in it?" warns Dr. Robert Eckel, past president of the American Heart Association.
That "what else" is our old pal saturated fat, which isn't great for your arteries either.
Check out the Associated Press article and see what fats you should avoid.
And while you're at it, check out the AHA's Face the Fats campaign for a breakdown on healthy fat choices.
-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com
