3. Hydrogenated oils
Trans fats, created when liquid oils are hydrogenated (so they become solid at room temperature), aren't found in nature. They're an inexpensive way to make fats last longer on supermarket shelves, but your body pays a high price: They're tough to digest and have been linked to many health problems, including increased bad (LDL) cholesterol, decreased good (HDL) cholesterol and colon cancer.
In November 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its push for food companies to gradually phase out trans fats from their products. The agency already requires trans fats to be labeled on food packages, but it currently also allows manufacturers to claim zero trans fats if there are fewer than 0.5 grams per serving.
Don't be fooled: If a food lists hydrogenated oils as an ingredient, it contains trans fats.
How to avoid it: Get nutrients in foods that are fresh, whole and natural, and ditch the packaged, processed stuff.
4. Gluten
About 2 million Americans suffer from gluten intolerance, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye, spelt, wheat and countless other foods, including processed meats, soy sauce, ice cream, cheese, cookies, pasta, ketchup, salad dressings and more.
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