Still feel like consuming margarine after knowing this? Many types of margarine also contain trans fats aka hydrogenated fats which you want to avoid at all costs. Surely the margarine may appear cheaper the moment you buy it, in the longer-term the cost to your health will be higher. Trans fats have altered molecular structures and have been linked to increasing risks of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Trans fats are often disguised as vegetable oil. AVOID TIP: Ignore the cholesterol-free, vitamin-enriched low-fat margarine advertizement to attract unknowing consumers. GO FOR TIP: Opt for coconut butter/oil, olive oil, avocado, heck even REAL butter if youre ok with dairy! Some of the sources for the info contained in this diagram: Baker Christopher G.J, Ranken H.D, Kill R.C., ed. (1997). Food industries manual. 24th Edition. Springer. pp. 285–289 books.google/?id=iG3wx9Wh5N4C&pg=PA286&lpg=PA286&dq=margarine+-+nickel+catalyst&q=margarine+-+nickel+catalyst Babaeu Z, Nikoopour H, Safafar H. A comparison of commercial nickel catalysts effects on hydrogenation of soybean oil. World Applied Sciences Journal 2(6) 621-626, 2007 idosi.org/wasj/wasj2(6)/10.pdf Claek, Jim. The Hydrogenation of Alkenes:Margarine Manufacture. Chemguide:Helping you to understand Chemistry chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/alkenes/hydrogenation.html BONUS TIP: Even though many manufacturers have now cut down trans fat content, most margarines still contain trans fats despite being labelled as trans fat free or zero trans fat. They are allowed this claim in many countries if trans fat content does not exceed 0.5 grams per serving. Join: malehealthmotivator for weekly training, nutrition, and recovery info. Its brand-NEW and FREE!
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