3 Fats That Harm Your Health (Must Avoid)

According to Dr Jockers, here are the fats you must avoid at all cost……

Trans Fats: Found in many processed foods, these fats can lead to inflammation plus an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic conditions. Why?

They increase “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and lower “good” HDL cholesterol levels. These fats are also known as Partially Hydrogenated Oils – the most common term used on food labels, Hydrogenated Oils and Shortening (often contain trans fats, especially those used in baking and frying.)

Highly Processed Vegetable Oils: Such as soybean oil, cottonseed, corn oil, palm oil, cocnut oil and canola oil, which are often used in processed foods and can cause inflammation.

Hydrogenated oils are often used in food processing because they help extend shelf life and enhance the texture of foods.

Margarine: When margarine was introduced, it was marketed as a healthy alternative to butter…unfortunately margarine may be the worse substitute for butter. In addition to trans fats, margarine also contains:

High Levels of Processed Fats: Margarine is made from vegetable oils that are chemically processed. These oils are often high in omega-6 fatty acids but low in omega-3 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation when consumed in large amounts relative to omega-3s.
Artificial Ingredients: To achieve a butter-like consistency and improve shelf life, margarines often contain additives, artificial flavors, and colorants, which may raise health concerns for some people.
Impact on Heart Health: Some studies suggest that the consumption of certain types of margarine might be linked to a higher risk of heart disease compared to consuming butter or other sources of saturated fats. This is primarily due to the presence of trans fats in some margarines, although many brands have started to reformulate their products to remove these fats.

Insiders Health experts recommend choosing alternatives like real butter ( preferably grass fed) or other spreads or oils like Ghee, Tallow, Avocado Oil, and Olive Oil. They are lower in processed fats and free from trans fats.