Oils listed on food labels & Safety Concerns

Q: I see many different oils listed on food labels and am not sure which ones are safe and which I should avoid.

A: Avoid any products with oils labeled partially hydrogenated. This means that the product contains trans fats. Monounsaturated oils like canola and olive are considered the safest and healthiest but are too expensive for commercial food manufacturers to use. Polyunsaturated oils like sunflower oil are considered healthy, but these fats are volatile and are easily damaged with food processing. Whatever the oil, minimally processed and organic oils are always your best bet. For detailed information about fats, Click Here.