Trans fats are man made hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils that get into the cell membranes and drive up oxidative stress and inflammation. Hydrogenation is a process that turns polyunsaturates, which are normally liquid at room temperature, into fats that are solid at room temperature. Common hydrogenated fats include hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated cottonseed, soy, and corn oils. Margarine and shortening are two hydrogenated fats. Manufacturers use cheap oils, such as soy, corn and canola to create margarine and shortening. Trans fat consumption is linked with a higher risk of the following conditions Insulin Resistance and Type II Diabetes Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Heart Disease & Stroke ADHD and Learning Disorders Chronic Pain & Inflammation Depression & Anxiety Cancer Autoimmune Disease Research shows that it takes roughly 100 days to cleanse and detoxify them from our cell membranes and reduce the inflammatory damage they activate in the body. In This Episode: In this episode, I go over the top 5 most inflammatory food ingredients you need to be aware of! When you eat foods with these, they will trigger an inflammatory immune response. 02:52 Introduction to Inflammatory Food Ingredients 04:43 Inflammatory Food #1: Processed Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup 05:27 Inflammatory Food #2: Processed Seed Oils and Trans Fats 07:18 Inflammatory Food #3: Gluten 11:39 Inflammatory Food #4: Cornstarch 12:25 Inflammatory Food #5: Additives and Preservatives — > To listen to this podcast episode, comment “Podcast” and I will share the link or you can find the latest episode of the Dr Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast on Apple iTunes, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. #healthyfats #nutrition #eathealthy #wellness #healthychoices #healthyliving #healthy #healthyfood #naturalhealth #naturalhealth #healthylifestyle #inflammation #health