re: #594 HappyWarrior

Okay someone with better nutritional knowledge help a guy out here. What are transfats and how are they different from regular fats?

Mayo Clinic

Short answer:

Most trans fats are made from oils through a food processing method called partial hydrogenation. By partially hydrogenating oils, they become easier to cook with and less likely to spoil than do naturally occurring oils. Research studies show that these partially hydrogenated trans fats can increase unhealthy LDL cholesterol and lower healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.