About Trans Fat
Trans fats, especially those found in partially hydrogenated oils, have been maligned by food police groups and the media as "toxic," "phantom fats." But the facts don't back that up. In fact, trans fats have been a part of the American diet since the early 1900s and they are hardly toxic.
While they certainly are not health food, the overstated health claims leveled against trans fats are much more hype than science. University of Pennsylvania professor David Kritchevsky told The New York Times that trans fats are the "panic du jour." And Dr. Kritchevsky is not alone. Many others believe the blame heaped on trans fats is undeserved.
So before you believe what activist groups and trial lawyers say about trans fats, get all the facts.