Re: Cheese and crackers

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In a message dated 7/27/2003 8:07:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

anna_m64@... writes:

Here's a link to a very good article on cheese & crackers, making healthy

choices:

> www.nfb.org/vodold/CHEESE.HTM

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I don't usually pay too much attention to fat content in general, bcuz I know

that we malabsorb fats. Usually more concerned with carb content since we

absorb ALL the carb calories we eat. However, I don't know if the malabsorption

of fats decreases the bad effect of trans-fats (trans-fatty acids, partially

hydrogenated fats, etc). So I try to avoid anything with trans-fats, and I have

yet to come across a cracker that does not have them. (If anyone knows of

some, please advise). I was disappointed to find that the article in the above

link had only this one line reference to trans-fats:

Avoid partially hydrogenated fats as well, since they can raise cholesterol

levels the same way that saturated fats can

(Remember high cholesterol levels lead to blocked arteries and heart

disease).

Carol A