The most dangerous food for your heart
The most dangerous food for your heart… Isn’t sugar. It’s something far more common... and it’s probably in your pantry right now. Here’s what it is and why it’s worse than you’ve been told: 🧵 Sugar is harmful to your heart. But there is a food that does even more damage. Some believe it must be omega-6 oils like soy or corn oil. These are harmful. Yet there is a form of these oils that is far more destructive. They are called trans fats. You may think trans fats were banned years ago. But they never completely disappeared from our food supply. In fact, food manufacturers still use them in ways that are hard to detect. And the health risks are severe. Trans fats can: • Increase the risk of heart attack and stroke • Worsen insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes • Promote cancer Emerging research also suggests potential links to autoimmune conditions, infertility, and even bone health. Why are they so harmful? Trans fats are harmful because of how they are made. Oils like soy, cor...
