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It has been determined that trans fats are unsafe for consumption and can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and type 2&nbsp;diabetes. While you may be worried about the trans fats already in your body, the sooner you&nbsp;stop eating any food&nbsp;that contains it, the faster your body will&nbsp;get rid of it.Trans Fat&nbsp;FoodsThe foods that were produced before the ban may still include some trans fats. These items include:Cake frostingChips and other packaged fried&nbsp;foodsCoffee CreamerCrackersCream-filled candiesFrozen pizzasMargarineMicrowaveable popcornPackaged baked&nbsp;goodsFinding Trans&nbsp;FatsLooking at the nutrition label under \u201cfats\u201d will show you if the item contains trans fats. However, be aware that if the product has less than half a&nbsp;gram of trans fat, manufacturers are allowed to list the amount at zero. To be sure, look at the ingredient list and see if it includes partially&nbsp;hydrogenated oils.Trans Fat in Your&nbsp;BodyNaturopath,&nbsp;Dr. Stephen Gangemi,&nbsp;has said that it takes your body longer to metabolize trans fats than other varieties of fat. This means that if you have eaten any, it may still be in your body. There is no way to speed up the processing, and detox diets are ineffective.Steer Clear of Trans&nbsp;FatsUltra-processed foods that don\u2019t include expiration dates may still be on the market or in people\u2019s homes. To eliminate them from your home, check the items you have and throw out any foods that contain trans&nbsp;fats. Even better, eliminate foods that come in a&nbsp;box or a&nbsp;package, especially those that have been sitting in your pantry for&nbsp;years.Healthy, whole foods help your body function better. Learning what to avoid and what to look out for are things that you\u2019ll learn more about when you enroll to become a&nbsp;holistic nutritionist&nbsp;at Edison Institute of Nutrition.We are internationally recognized and offer our&nbsp;online courses around the world. If you\u2019d like to learn more about&nbsp;our programs, call us today at&nbsp;1\u2212800\u2212456\u22129313. You may also&nbsp;contact us&nbsp;online.Posts You Might Be Interested In:Does Eating Late Cause Weight Gain?Everything You Needed to Know About Saturated FatsThe Dangers of Aggressive DetoxingExplore Our Online Nutrition Programs | Book an Advisor CallFlexible online education \u2022 Pay as you learn\u2009\u2014\u2009no large upfront fees \u2022 Advisor supportNot sure which path is right? 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