We banned trans fats — but did we simply swap them for something just as dangerous?
Food manufacturers quietly replaced trans fats with synthetic fully hydrogenated and interesterified fats — but here’s the catch: no one really knows if they’re safe. Early animal studies suggest they could increase weight gain, mess with blood sugar, and even impair memory.
In this episode, we dive into the hidden health risks of synthetic fats, why they’re still flying under the radar, and — most importantly — how you can spot them and make smarter choices at the supermarket.
