Research now confirms that trans fats—linked to heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer—are worse for our bodies than saturated fats such as butter and lard. That's why, in the summer of 2003, the FDA ruled that food manufacturers must list trans fat amounts on nutrition labels. Unfortunately, the new ruling won't be enforced until 2006.In THE TRANS FAT SOLUTION, Kim Severson, James Beard Award–winning food reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, demystifies the science of trans fat (commonly known as partially hydrogenated shortening or oil) and offers simple formulas for detecting it in packaged foods. Working with Seattle-based chef and food consultant Cindy Burke, Severson offers more than 60 quick and delicious recipes for trans fat–free versions of your favorite foods, including Maple Crunch Granola, Bistro French Fries, Chicken-Tarragon Potpies, and, yes, even substitutes for high-fat offenders like piecrusts, waffles, and cookies.So next time you're tempted to open a box of crackers, a bag of microwave popcorn, or a package of ramen noodles, open THE TRANS FAT SOLUTION instead. Your health depends on it.The National Academy of Sciences recently declared that no level of trans fat is safe. It can clog arteries and leads to heart attacks, strokes, and other diseases.Trans fats are found in more than 40 percent of the processed food on super-market shelves—cookies, crackers, cakes, cereals, toaster waffles, biscuits, piecrusts, and even microwave popcorn! Reviews“THE TRANS FAT SOLUTION belongs on every kitchen shelf. The information is most valuable and the recipes are simple and ideal for the home cook.” —Marion Cunningham, author of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook“Great information for the health-conscious consumer. Even I learned something reading the book. ” —Joanne Ikeda, codirector, Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley“If you're like most people, your pantry is chock-full of foods containing trans fats—cereals, microwave popcorn, cookies, crackers, baking mixes. . . . So how do you go about eliminating this deadly fat from your diet? The Trans Fat Solution by Kim Severson is a good place to start.” —Spirit magazine
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The purest, simplest explanation of trans fats on the market... the book is a masterwork of service journalism. -- Newsweek December 1, 2003
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A guide to detecting and avoiding unhealthy trans fats, with 60 recipes for preparing trans-fat–free meals at home.
Recipes include Maple Crunch Granola, Cheddar and Hazelnut Crackers, Blueberry Toaster Waffles, Better-than-Fast-Food Fries, Quick Biscuit Mix, and several variations on old-fashioned piecrusts.
The National Academy of Sciences recently declared that no level of trans fat is safe. It can clog arteries and leads to heart attacks, strokes, and other diseases.
Trans fats are found in more than 40 percent of the processed food on super-market shelves—cookies, crackers, cakes, cereals, toaster waffles, biscuits, piecrusts, and even microwave popcorn!
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New York Times food writer Kim Severson's newest book, "Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life," will be published by Riverhead Press on April 15, 2010. Read more about the author at http://www.kimseverson.com.
Here's her bio in a nutshell: Severson has been a staff writer for the New York Times since 2004. Previously, she spent six years writing about cooking and the culture of food for the San Francisco Chronicle. Before that, she had a seven-year stint as an editor and reporter at The Anchorage Daily News in Alaska. She has also covered crime, education, social services and government for daily newspapers on the West Coast.
Severson has won several regional and national awards for news and feature writing, including the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for her work on childhood obesity in 2002 and four James Beard awards for food writing.
A new edition of Severson's first book, "The New Alaska Cookbook," came out in May 2009. Her second book, "The Trans Fat Solution: Cooking and Shopping to Eliminate the Deadliest Fat from Your Diet," was published by Ten Speed Press in 2003.
Here's her bio in a nutshell: Severson has been a staff writer for the New York Times since 2004. Previously, she spent six years writing about cooking and the culture of food for the San Francisco Chronicle. Before that, she had a seven-year stint as an editor and reporter at The Anchorage Daily News in Alaska. She has also covered crime, education, social services and government for daily newspapers on the West Coast.
Severson has won several regional and national awards for news and feature writing, including the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for her work on childhood obesity in 2002 and four James Beard awards for food writing.
A new edition of Severson's first book, "The New Alaska Cookbook," came out in May 2009. Her second book, "The Trans Fat Solution: Cooking and Shopping to Eliminate the Deadliest Fat from Your Diet," was published by Ten Speed Press in 2003.
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Informative & Humorous - move over Fast Food Nation,
By "cqkid" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trans Fat Solution: Cooking and Shopping to Eliminate the Deadliest Fat from Your Diet (Paperback)
This is the most well written and researched book that I've found on the subject of Trans Fat. Severson's tone is non-alarmist and spiced with humor. She presents scientific facts and research in an understandable and immediately practical fashion. This doesn't have all "the sky is falling! the sky is falling" rhetoric of Fast Food Nation, and for that reason alone is utterly believable--and sobering.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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I love this book!,
By Gingersnap (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trans Fat Solution: Cooking and Shopping to Eliminate the Deadliest Fat from Your Diet (Paperback)
This book is presented in an easy-to-read format and is full of great information and fabulous recipes. I finally understand what trans fat is and why it is so bad for you. The recipe for Chicken-Tarragon Potpies is so delicious and easy to make it is going straight into my Family Favorites file. This book should be on everyone's cookbook shelf.
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Valuable reading even for busy Parents,
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From casual newspaper and magazine reading, I was aware Trans Fat were bad for you, but it was eye opening to realize how bad. Severson writes in a very calm, factual way. Also, there is just enough detail (versus deadly dull level of detail!). It is a very quick read, and I would recommend it for all harried moms and dads as we make alot of choices while pounding the aisles at the market, and I know I have changed my shopping choices based on the information I learned in this book.
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