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Hello Listmates, 

I would like to add to the discussion about fats and oils.  

By definition, fatty acids are either of a chemical configuration known as cis-  or trans-  . Healthy cis- fatty acids are converted to trans fats during the hydrogenation (hardening) process of saturating a healthy unsaturated oil with hydrogen. 50% of trans fatty acid intake is naturally occurring in milk and meat products from ruminants (BUTTER) and 50% comes from hydrogenated vegetable oils.  The major food sources of trans fatty acids in the US are STICK margarines, shortening, commercial frying fats, and high-fat baked goods (Food and Nutrition Science Alliance).  

With regards to Canola oil and Soy oil, they are healthy in liquid form.  As a matter of fact, they are both very good sources of the essential fatty acids that are body needs. There are many healthy oils on the market and each has different goodness.  

Be healthy and happy! 
Sincerely, 
Mary Niewinski  MS, RD, LDN  celiac and dietitian

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