Are there any disadvantages to eating unsaturated fats?
Yes there are – to the hydrogenated ones… All fats are high in calories, and should be consumed in moderation. A common figure cited is that 30 percent of caloric intake can safely consist of unsaturated fats. One form of unsaturated fat that should be scrupulously avoided are trans fats. This substance, produced by the hydrogenation of vegetable oils, is commonly found in industrially processed fast foods such as french fries and onion rings. Such trans fats are extremely high in cholesterol. Unsaturated fatty acids may be converted to saturated fatty acids by the relatively simple hydrogenation reaction.
