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CoolCly posted...

nyways, one question for you guys. I've gathered that I should be avoiding saturated fats and trans fats. I've actually been under the impression for a long time that really, you should have zero tolerance policy for trans fats and not have it under any circumstances. It's banned from being added to food in both the US and Canada. But I see that it's very common that a lot of things have a little bit of it. 0g to 0.5 g usually. Apparently animal products often will always just have a little bit of it. So how should it be approached? Should it always be avoided? Should it be minimized to just a few meals a week that have that amount?

Saturated fats have differing opinions on it, but as far as I know most studies show that it does not have any significant link to disease. so imo it's not really the devil. Of course unsaturated fats are the ones you are going to want, but just like anything in life, too much of it is still not a good thing.

Trans fats are the ones you should avoid, but I don't think it has to be at all costs no matter what. Is a couple hot dogs gonna kill you? Nah, but obviously fats in Avocado's, nuts, certain oils that are heavier in the unsaturated fats are always going to be the best bet for fat intake.

Great job on your progress btw!