Sep 12, 2025

Hidden sources of unhealthy fats in your diet

Aanya Mehta

Chocolate Coated Desserts

Certain low quality chocolates use cheap vegetable shortening instead of cocoa butter, increasing trans fat intake.

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Flavoured Coffee Creamers and Spreads

Many non dairy creamers and margarine spreads are loaded with partially hydrogenated oils.

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Deep Fried Snacks

French fries, samosas, pakoras, and chips absorb unhealthy oils when fried repeatedly, increasing trans fat levels.

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Fast Food Burgers and Pizzas

Often prepared with processed cheese and fatty cuts of meat, making them high in saturated fats.

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Microwave Popcorn

Butter flavoured varieties often have hydrogenated oils, which turn into trans fats when heated.

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Packaged Bake Goods

Cookies, cakes, muffins, and pies often use shortening or hydrogenated oils, a major source of trans fats.

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Peanut Butter and Nut Butters

Some contain added hydrogenated oils to improve texture and shelf life, always check the label.

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Salad Dressings and Mayonnaise

Many store bought dressings are made with low quality refined oils, adding hidden saturated fats.

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