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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Nutrition Month is Here!

This year the campaign invites Canadians to celebrate food - right from where it’s grown and harvested all the way to delicious and healthy food on our tables.
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Milk Products and Kidney Stones

Evidence from prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews indicates that an adequate or higher consumption of milk products and dietary calcium in particular does not increase the risk of developing kidney stones.
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Synopsis: Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Milk product consumption is recognized as a key factor in bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis. There is very good evidence that calcium and vitamin D, two essential components of milk,...
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Healthy Weight: Research Synopsis

Large population studies, randomized controlled trials and mechanistic studies in humans support a beneficial role for adequate or higher intakes of milk products, as part of a healthy diet, in...
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Milk Products and the Prevention of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in males and females and the second leading cause of mortality in the Western World. It has been estimated that in Canada in 2009, a total of 22,000...
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Roles of Vitamin D

Vitamin D has been recognized for a long time for its role in bone development and maintenance. However, advances in research indicate that the benefits of this liposoluble vitamin go beyond bone...
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Effects of Drinking Milk Following Exercise

Although there is no scientific basis for the commonly held belief that adults require eight to 10 glasses of water daily, liquids do need to be consumed before, during and after physical activity to support adequate hydration and replace fluid and electrolytes lost through perspiration.
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Chocolate Milk and Post Exercise Recovery

Although there is no scientific basis for the commonly held belief that adults require eight to 10 glasses of water daily, liquids do need to be consumed before, during and after physical activity to...
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