Finally, more margarine spreads without trans fats

Hey, you always learn new things all the time. Before this news story, I thought that Smart Balance and Canola Harvest spreads/margarines were the only ones without trans fats (hydrogenated oils).

Now comes word that Unilever, which makes half of the spreads in the United States will have all their spreads without trans fats by middle of next year. What I didn't know was that currently their Imperial margarine was free of trans fats. Brummel and Brown also is free of trans fats. The brands that will be added to their list of products free of trans fats will include the "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" and "Country Crock" brands.

Click here for the article on USA Today.

Just a reminder that the FDA allows product packaging to say "No Trans Fats" if the serving contains less than 0.5 grams of Trans Fats. The problem is that it becomes a math game in determining the serving size just right to qualify. It's always important to look at the ingredients for "hydrogenated" oils. If it is listed, then it is in the food.

Click here to read more about Trans Fats at the American Heart Association's website.