Fat

There are substantial differences between the trans fats that occur naturally in ruminant fats and those derived from vegetable fats and oils. Conjugated linoleic acid, a naturally-occurring trans fat found in milk products, may even have potential beneficial effects.

Natural Trans Fats

There are substantial differences between the natural trans fats in fats from ruminants (cows, sheep, goats) and the trans fats in industrially produced vegetable fats and oils. The hydrogenation process is radically different, as are the types and...

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Trans Fats in the Canadian Diet

The average daily intake in trans fat among Canadian adults is estimated at 8.4 g, or 3.7% of total energy. However, certain individuals eat as much as 39 g, while others eat as little as 0.3 g. Canadians’ main source of trans fat is not margarine (it contributes to only 11% of total...
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Trans Fat Task Force

In June 2007, the Canadian Federal Health Minister supported the recommendations made by the Trans Fats Task Force to reduce industrial trans fats. The Task Force was co-chaired by Health Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. For all vegetable oils and soft, spreadable...
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Trans Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: New Findings

Having demonstrated that hydrogenated vegetable oil (i.e., trans fat from industrial sources or iTFA) is bad from the standpoint of cardiovascular health, scientists are facing a new challenge: what is the impact of natural trans fat? Trans fat from natural sources may represent as much...
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What is CLA?

Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLA) - composed of 18 carbon-chain fatty acids with two double bonds occurring on adjacent carbon atoms - is produced during the natural biohydrogenation of linoleic acid (18:2) by rumen bacteria.^1,2
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The Impact of CLA

The impact of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) on health is an active area of research worldwide. This minor component of ruminant fat could be endowed with a great potential benefit to our health.
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Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.
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The Role of Milk in Physical Activity

The evidence to date indicates that both white milk and chocolate milk may play an important role in the context of sports nutrition.
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