Peter's Principles - Nutrition
Trans Fatty Acid
The latest research shows that trans fatty acids are at least as dangerous when it comes to clogging arteries as saturated fats. The acids raise L-D-L, the bad kind of cholesterol, and lower good cholesterol levels. But there is some good news. The food industry is responding to the danger posed by trans fatty acids by putting them in fewer products.
Statistics show that Americans eat 12-to 14-percent of their calories in the form of saturated fat; and as much as 3-percent in the form of trans fatty acids. That's way over health guidelines that suggest your goal should be a combined maximum intake of 10-percent of total calories!
So, if you're looking for a healthy alternative to red meat, next time try ostrich.