Trans fat are "transitional fats" between saturated and unsaturated, and can be present in hydrogenated oils and also, to a much smaller degree, in animal products such as meat and dairy products. We are currently analyzing all our products for trans fat in anticipation of new labeling rules which will require our products to label trans fat by the year 2006.

A:The hottest health claim of the year has always been a standard at Litehouse. Litehouse uses 100% Canola Oil, which has 0g trans fats. The USDA has determined a diet low in trans fat, saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Labeling laws require trans fat be added to the nutritional facts panel in 2006.

Our tasters found virtually no difference between the two. They praised the original for its good balance between the cream filling and the cookie, its attractive smell and its familiar taste. Trying the new trans-fat-free version, they sensed only slight differences – a hint more salt and a slightly greater emphasis on the cream – but found the cookies equal in sweetness, with similar mouth-feel to the filling.

Currently, the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations suggest that diets should provide a very low intake of trans fats. In practice, this implies an intake of less than 1% of daily energy intake. For example, an individual with a daily energy intake of 2000 kcal should limit the intake of trans fats to less than 2.2g per day.

Read food labels and choose foods with lower trans fats content, avoid foods produced with hydrogenated vegetable oils or fats.

Although you can access your program at anytime, by just simply logging into our web-site, we recommend you to print your program for reference use for two reasons: Secondly, and most importantly, since new scientific data comes almost every day, the program that we recommend might slightly change. You might find this to be confusing. Some supplements may interact with other supplements. Our computer program optimizes and eliminates all possible negative interactions from the final result.

The recommended one teaspoon of sole solution per day is a general guideline for adults which can be adjusted a bit according to ones own feeling. It’s not a question of “more is better,” but rather the intake of the frequency pattern of the sole that is important. One drop of the sole would be sufficient. With the teaspoon, you will also cover all the necessary minerals and trace elements. For children, a few drops are sufficient.

The trans fat value is now available in the PDF file "Complete Nutrition Information (Printer Friendly)" located in the nutrition section of www.subway.com.

Does the constant advertising of special diets, liposuction, diet pills, gastric bypass surgery, and other weight loss agents make Americans even more lazy? We are the fattest and one of the richest countries in the world. Do you think that Americans are less likely to live consistently healthy life styles because we know that these "short-cuts" are easily accesible? Do you think this contributes to the issue of obesity in the United States?  

Fat, especially monounsaturated fat, has no effect on insulin, but that is not an excuse for fat gluttony. Remember that any incoming calories have to be metabolized for use as immediate energy or stored for future use. Fat is a very dense calorie source with one gram of fat containing nine calories and it is very easy to consume too much. If you consume more fat blocks than can be used immediately, the excess will be stored as fat.

Using a resource like the Diabetes Food Pyramid can help keep not only carb totals in line but also provide guidelines on healthy portions of all foods.

Keeping your daily intake of carbohydrates consistent helps to keep your blood sugar from going too high or too low during the day.

this time some of our products do contain partially-hydrogenated oils. We are currently exploring recipe alternatives to move away from trans-fats.

We are currently evaluating some trans-fat free oils for future production, but no specific timeline regarding production has been implemented at this time. Any changes that may occur with our products will be proudly displayed on the product, as well as on our website: Nutritional Info Chart

You can find the targets for all of the nutrients by clicking on the name of the nutrient in the 'Daily nutrients' box on the right side of the food diary day view page. Your energy and fat targets are shown as red lines on the chart on the food diary week view page.

Eating Lean for NutritionAn easy way to reduce your fat intake for a successful low fat diet is to slim down some of the foods that you eat. You don't have to give up eating meat, but you should try to opt for leaner meats. Eat leaner cuts of beef, skinless chicken breasts, and fish. Substitute eggs with egg whites to reduce fat and cholesterol. Switch to nonfat milk and avoid greasy foods.