TFA (Trans Fatty Acids)

TFA is one of the reasons to get attacked to paralysis, heart problems, diabetes. Many scientists say that, in order to get away from all these problems the only measure is to control the usage of TFA (Trans Fatty Acids) in the food.

Trans Fats are nothing but the artificial fats which are there in milk products, meat in low quantities. These artificial fats are formed in the Hydrogenation process where the oils turn up into a solid substance. These develops the bad cholesterol (LDL ) in our body and reduces the good cholesterol (HDL ) which results in the increase of heart problems, paralysis & type 2 diabetes.

In our country TFA is used in Vanaspati, Dalda, & cakes, biscuits, sweets which are made of vanaspati. As vanaspati and dalda are cheap and appear good look people are attracted to these unhealthy products.

How to control TFA?

• Avoid using the food products that are made of vanaspati.
• Avoid over heating the oil when preparing oily foods like puri or pakodi.
• Do not use the oil that is once used.
• Using same company oil is not good for health but a mixture of all the oils is the best thing to do.
• Be aware of the instant mixes and ready to eat packs that are available in the market as they contain a high amount of TFA.
• While purchasing the products, look at the back of the cover where the indications like Shortening, Partially hydrogenated oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil & try to avoid such products where TFA is in a large amount.
• There are ranges in the TFA. Though it was mentioned as 0 TFA remember that it was not completely absent in the product.
• Try to avoid outside junk food & also avoid using deep fried items & also suggest others using good quality of oils to keep their health safe and secure.
• Try to have small quantity of meat & milk products as TFA is present in almost all the items.

Many researches are been conducted on TFA & its harm done to the health of the people. Many suggestions are given to our government to take measures to get rid of the dangerous TFA (Trans Fatty Acids).