Things to keep in mind when choosing a cake
2022-10-12
1. Try to avoid buying cakes that contain hydrogenated vegetable oil. Currently, most cakes topped with "fresh milk" actually use hydrogenated vegetable oil, and the flaky crusts underneath often include either hydrogenated vegetable oil or margarine. A healthier alternative would be cakes made with real whipping cream and butter. 2. Steer clear of puff pastry cakes whenever possible. Puff pastry requires a significant amount of fat, resulting in a product that’s nutritionally poor. In most cases today, these cakes are made with vegetable shortening, which contains trans fats. While both are high-calorie treats, cheesecake is a slightly better option—after all, cheese provides essential nutrients like calcium, vitamins A and D, B-complex vitamins, and protein. In contrast, shortening offers nothing but trans fats and empty calories. 3. When purchasing cakes at the supermarket, always check the expiration date carefully and opt for cakes from reputable brands whenever possible.
View detailsWhich foods contain "bad fats"?
2022-10-12
Fat, the only substance in natural foods capable of providing aromatic compounds, has long been a focal point of attention across various fields. The primary components of fat—over 95%—are fatty acids, and these molecules differ significantly in their molecular structures, physicochemical properties, and food sources. As a result, their impact on health is mixed, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. However, the nutrition community currently agrees that excessive intake of saturated fatty acids (found in palm oil, coconut oil, butter, lard, and other sources) and trans fats (derived from partially hydrogenated vegetable oils) can be detrimental to health, increasing the risk of conditions like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Among these, trans fats are arguably the "worst," as they not only elevate the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases but may also contribute to impaired fetal development, heightened cancer risks, and even diabetes. To minimize exposure, daily intake of trans fats should ideally remain below 2.2 grams—equivalent to no more than 1% of total daily energy consumption. Trans fats are naturally present in very small amounts in foods; instead, they primarily arise from a specific food-processing technique: the hydrogenation of oils. Hydrogenated oils have become widely used in the food industry due to their appealing taste, ability to create flaky textures, extended shelf life (thanks to their resistance to oxidation), durability during frying (even at high temperatures), and low production costs. When shopping, consumers should pay close attention: if a food label lists ingredients such as "vegetable oil," "refined vegetable oil," "vegetable fat," "hydrogenated vegetable oil," "shortening," or "vegetable cream," without specifying the exact type of oil—like soybean, peanut, rapeseed, or palm oil—it’s safe to assume that hydrogenated oils have been used in the product.
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