Category Archives: Vegetable Oils

Synthetic Trans Fats Easy to Remove From Diet? Oh Really…..

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

In a recent study the effects of synthetic and natural trans fats on markers for cardiovascular disease were compared in healthy individuals (see 31 August 2017). Specifically the authors investigated the effects of the trans fats on changes to the … Continue reading →

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Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Nitrates (NO2–) and nitrates NO3–) are commonly found in foods (nitrate is the oxidised form of nitrate). Increased intakes of nitrates and nitrites are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers. In humans and other animals, dietary nitrates and … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Spreads Versus Butter

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Butter is made by churning milk. In this process the milk fat is agitated and this causes a change in the physical composition of the milk. Milk is an emulsion whereby the fat molecules are suspended in the watery medium … Continue reading →

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