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[Recommended Amount Per Day] The American Heart Association recommends a maximum of 2 grams of trans fat per day. The keyword there is maximum. There is a ton of research proving that this stuff is borderline poison, which is why you really want to shoot for an even 0 grams. Out of all the stuff in your diet that should be kept on the low side (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), trans fat appears to be the only one that should be eliminated completely. Something else to keep in mind when avoiding trans fat is that due to some idiotic labeling rules, food companies only need to list trans fat content if the food contains 0.5 grams or more per serving. So, if a food contains 0.4999 grams of trans fat in one serving, it will say "Trans Fat: 0 grams" on the label. Stupid? Very. On the bright side, you can spot the foods that do this (and there are MANY of them). Check the ingredients for the words "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" (usually followed by an oil of some sort). If it shows up, then you know that food contains some amount of trans fat no matter what the label says. [Sources] Most fast food and common junk food items contain the largest amounts of trans fat. However, small amounts can still be found in foods ranging from breakfast cereals to certain brands of whole wheat bread to everything in between. Be sure to check the ingredients (as mentioned in the middle column) to know for sure if your food legitimately contains any. [Description] 
Trans Fat Trans fat is bad. In fact, it just may be as bad as it gets. Trans fat has been shown to raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. A diet containing a significant amount of trans fat increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and possibly even more. Long story short, avoid it. I will also mention that there are two different ways you could consume trans fat. One is in the small amounts found naturally in certain meat and dairy products. The second and much more common way is in the man-made form that is found in a variety of other foods. The reason for its usage in these foods is that it is cheap to use, has a longer shelf life, and tastes good. Food companies have no problem focusing on those 3 reasons and ignoring the fact that it's probably the worst thing you could possibly eat.
The Beginner's Guide To Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating
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