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Trans Fats: the Hidden Killer in our Food

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This book is just great - Judith Shaw gives us the real lowdown on trans fats; to find out that there is ZERO recommended intake is just horrifying. I hope this book will be a wake up call to us - we need to stop eating foods that are filled with additives and we need to tell our government that we won't tolerate being poisoned by huge food conglomerates. Thank you Judith Shaw for telling the truth!!!!

I just finished reading Judith Shaw's recently published book: " Trans Fats: The hidden killer in our food." This is an impressive, first rate book. Shaw has managed to make a subject that could be less interesting and exciting, very interesting and exciting. I am impressed by the level of scientific evidence and thoughtful enquiry, and also historical detail. It all weaves together so dynamically and makes for very interesting reading It is almost like a detective novel. One wonders where is it going at first. And then it falls in place with very sharp logic. It is a fine piece of scholarship which includes much helpful information for people who want to learn more about the dangers in eating foods with trans fats. Judith Shaw's writing style is also very readable and easy to follow. A good and useful read!

For the past couple years, I have been half heartedly avoiding trans fats. But mostly in the grocery store where labels can easily be read. Now I will re-double my efforts. And I am putting my money where my mouth is. I'm buying 120 copies from the publisher to give away to our 75 employees and a few friends, with a few left to sell in our hotel restaurant.

The historical perspective was great, but was I left wanting to see a little more technical / scientific data. It is an easy, quick read which I appreciate. I just wanted more scientific information to satisfy my curiosity. This is probably one of the least understood and most important issues facing people today. From all that I have read from this book and others, cutting out trans fats is absolutely crucial for good health.

I consider Jean Carper to be a little better nutritional writer because I think she is more direct. On my underlining test, I find myself underlining a lot more in Carper's books. But Judith Shaw is now on my short list of good authors writing about important issues. Occasionally she got a little wordy, but I would not call the book too wordy overall or verbose. It is relatively direct, and the subject matter is of utmost importance.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is still breathing and able to read. Thanks Ms. Shaw for researching and writing it.

A book like this is worth it's weight in gold when it comes packed with references, and this book excels with the references and research that was included. I've long found it ridiculous that food companies label their products as "trans fat free" in bold print, while the ingredient list clearly states "partially hydrogenated oil", all thanks to the FDA's approval (apparently if the trans fat serving is small enough, it doesn't exist! Amazing!) That the FDA could make this approval of deceptive labeling is just unbeliebable!
I've cut trans fats completely out of my diet and I've seen a much improved quality of living and health. I would advise people to check out this book, and then start reading labels on foods. A simple rule: IF THE INGREDIENT LIST INCLUDES HYDROGENATED OIL, PUT IT BACK ON THE SHELF!

Avoid Trans-Fats, Bad Fats, Trans Fatty Acids are Dangerous.... These are all the buzz words I've been reading about trans-fats, especially in the Atkins diets and most low carb diets. This little book tells why they're dangerous and in such detail with so much noted evidence and such smarting comments about the food industry that you won't be able to put it down until you learn all you can. After reading it aloud to my Doubting-Tom husband he's convinced too. VERY Convincing! It's opened my eyes and I hope it will yours too! Kathy Youngblood

Big business does not care about the public's weel-being; they are only interested in the bottom line! This little book exposes them for the greedheads they are, and reveals the truth about the toxins they are feeding us every day, everywhere. It should be required reading for every high school student in the world.

I love this book. It's small but don't let that fool you. Each page packs a punch as the author gets straight to the point. Trans Fats: The Hidden Killer... is extremely useful in providing extensive information on TFA's (trans fatty acids), educating the consumer on how to identify products containing TFA's and most importantly, how to avoid them. This book, among others regarding our scandalous government and food industry has opened my eyes to the unfiltered version of our controlled society. I no longer spend my hard earned money supporting food companies that manufacture foods with TFA's and I hope that the information in this book impacts enough people so that they too will reject purchasing foods with TFA's to send a reminder on who's really in charge.

Avoid Trans-Fats, Bad Fats, Trans Fatty Acids are Dangerous.... These are all the buzz words I've been reading about trans-fats, especially in the Atkins diets and most low carb diets. This little book tells why they're dangerous and in such detail with so much noted evidence and such smarting comments about the food industry that you won't be able to put it down until you learn all you can. After reading it aloud to my Doubting-Tom husband he's convinced too. VERY Convincing! It's opened my eyes and I hope it will yours too!

The author urges us to read labels so that we are informed about
the contents of the food we eat. For instance, canned sodas can
have a widely varying amount of sugar per can. Sugar grams can
vary from 0-50 or more grams/can of soda. For diabetics, diet
soda, seltzer, bottled water and certain diet teas contain
a minimum amount of sugar-near zero grams in most cases.

Transfats and partially hydrogenated fats contain little nutrient value. They can be colorless and odorless yet cheap to manufacture. Most physicians will recommend 5 or more fresh fruits and veggies a day in order to receive the highest nutritive value in the daily diet.

The author provides the public a service by depicting sample
food labels to demonstrate the non-food content which can be
detrimental to our health. The acquisition would be valuable
for any personal health library.