Trans fats are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils. This process makes the oil more solid. Another name for this type of trans fat is partially hydrogenated oils. Any fat that is solid at room temperature is probably made of saturated or trans fat. Examples would be margarine, glaze on doughnuts, icing on cake.
Trans fats are harmful to our bodies. They remain in the blood stream for a much longer time than healthy fats. This causes plaque to build in the arteries. This can increase your risk of heart disease. They raise LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower HDL (good cholesterol).
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