Comments on: Monday Mission: Search Out Trans Fats

By: 7 reasons to eat more fat | Health Impact News

7 reasons to eat more fat | Health Impact News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:16:57 +0000

[...] And of course always avoid trans fats. You should know that even packages that scream “Zero Trans Fats” at you in red letters might still include trans fat. [...]

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:20 +0000

According to the Mayo Clinic website (and other reliable sites), fully hydrogenated oils are NOT trans fat, only partially hydrogenated oils. If the label doesn’t distinguish between “fully” or “partially” then it probably contains both and you want to avoid it.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trans-fat/CL00032

By: Sarah Jane

Sarah Jane — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:03:40 +0000

Great post!! I’ve been using coconut oil, butter, and olive oil exclusively for awhile. Unfortunately, sometimes when my MIL comes down to visit us, she brings margarine (sp?), and I want to scream every single time. Thanks for letting us know just because it says, “No trans fat” does not mean it’s true.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:56:56 +0000

Here in Canada, even percentage points of trans fats must be on our nutrition labels. Sad to see that it can be circumvented in the states. :\

By: Pizza Crust « The Keune Home

Pizza Crust « The Keune Home — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:50:42 +0000

[...] and the list really does go on and on. (If you want to read more about trans fats, visit this site.) Anyway, Joe and I love pizza so I stopped buying Pillsbury and starting making my own. This [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:06:44 +0000

Jennifer,
Crisco says “no trans fat?????” What is labeling coming to. That’s crazy.

You can use any oil to season your cast iron. I use virgin olive oil because it’s easy, and also coconut oil, especially when it’s liquid and I can pour it. Get rid of that Crisco – there’s ALWAYS an alternative! Thanks for asking – Katie

By: Jennifer S.

Jennifer S. — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:34:21 +0000

Do you have any recommendation for using a cast iron skillet? I currently am using Crisco to rub oil on the inside of the skillet. The Crisco label says zero grams of trans fat, but the ingredients use hydrogenated palm oil and such. Is there a better alternative?

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:10:49 +0000

Erika,
Sorry about that whole “sucking you in” thing. It happens to me every time I get in front of the computer! I’m glad you found things to inspire you though. I made homemade graham crackers finally this spring, and they got RAVE reviews at my son’s preschool (his birthday treat). Here’s the recipe: homemade whole wheat graham crackers. Enjoy! Katie

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:46:13 +0000

I’m new here, but REALLY loving your site (even though I’m TOTALLY overwhelmed … even after reading your 3 steps to get started post! There are so many links! Much to my “to-do” list’s chagrin, I’ve spent my kids’ entire naptime, clicking through, reading, and feeling so very overwhelmed but at the same time excited about making healthy changes.

One recommendation you had was to make your own graham crackers. Do you have a recipe for that? I would LOVE to start making my own graham crackers; they’re one of my daughter’s favorite treats (and they can be pricey!).

Thanks for all of the fabulous posts you have written. I’m excited to continue exploring and making changes!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:30:11 +0000

Thanks! Glad you like what you see – I’ll try to include lots of family-friendly stuff that is healthy. Welcome!