Trans Fat Solution

Deciphering nutrition labels can be daunting, especially when the deadliest dietary fat isn"™t even listed on the label. Research now confirms that trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are worse for our bodies than saturated fats such as butter and lard--and food manufacturers aren"™t required to list them on labels. In The trans Fat Solution, San Francisco Chronicle food reporter Kim Severson demystifies the science of trans fats, offers a formula for detecting trans fat in packaged food, and gives shoppers an aisle-by-aisle guide to help them avoid buying it. Working with Seattle-based chef and food consultant Cindy Burke, Severson also offers 60 clear, practical recipes, shortcut mixes, and substitutes for packaged foods that will give readers new tools to create trans-fat"“free versions of their favorite foods at home.