4. You’re in love with fried foods, baked goods, and packaged foods
Fried foods, baked goods and packaged foods contain trans fats, which can increase bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels. You should always read the labels carefully in order to steer clear of this type of fat. “Look for the words ‘partially hydrogenated’ on the label,” Hultin says.
“Confusingly, some foods that contain low levels of trans fats can be labeled ‘zero trans fats,’ but that doesn’t always mean there’s none.” Common culprits that contain trans fats often include baked goods such as cookies and cakes, snack foods, fried foods, and margarine, so you’re better off without them.
