The reason for this is the presence of "trans" or hydrogenated fats. Manufacturers use the hydrogenation process to turn a liquid (i.e. corn oil) into a solid (margarine) product. But margarine is not the only product which contains hydrogenated fat. Reading the labels of many food packages will reveal that many breads, crackers, desserts and numerous other products often contain hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats or oils. Avoiding them is easy-don't buy them. You can always find substitutes which don't contain these harmful substances.
Margarine Can Raise Cholesterol
Since its introduction in the marketplace, many have questioned margarine's place in a healthy diet. Now, the New England Journal of Medicine has reported what many have thought: margarine may do more harm than good.
Scientists have shown that eating margarine in stick form (the more hardened type), increases the risk of heart disease. It does this by raising the type of cholesterol which is most responsible for the deposits in the arteries.
