Trans Fats: The Enemy Within. Top Foods To Avoid:
1. SPREADS (Margarine)
TIP: Look for soft tub margarines, which contain lower amounts of trans fats, and use sparingly.
2. PACKAGED MIXES (Cake, pancakes, etc.)
TIP: Look for reduced-fat options, or make baked goods from scratch.
3. SOUPS
TIP: Make your own soup, or buy reduced-fat options.
4. FAST FOOD (KFC, Burger King, Wendy’s)
TIP: Skip fast food, especially the pies, biscuits and fries.
5. FROZEN PREPARED FOODS (Chicken pot pies, macaroni & cheese, pizza)
TIP: Stick with baked and broiled items without sauces and crusts, or make your own.
6. BAKED GOODS (Cookies, cakes, pies, doughnuts)
TIP: Make your own low-fat versions at home.
7. SNACK FOODS (Most fried chips and crackers; read labels)
TIP: Try pretzels, baked chips, pita chips, fresh fruit, yogurt and trail mix.
8. BREAKFAST FOODS (Cereal bars and high-fat cereals)
TIP: Try whole wheat toast, yogurt and low-fat cereal with skim milk.
9. TOPPINGS AND DIPS (Non-dairy creamer, whipped toppings, gravies, bean dips and salad dressings)
TIP: Stick with oil, vinegar and herbs on your salads; non-fat milk in your coffee and make your own dips and gravies.