Thanks, NYC Government!

As of July 1st, all NYC restaurants are trans fat free! This is a great move because eating trans fats increases the risk of heart disease by increasing LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowering HDL (good) cholesterol. I can see the 7/1/09 headline now..."Cannoli consumption conspicuously up in healthcare workers over the past year." From the NYC government press release:

"June 30, 2008 – Tomorrow, New York City restaurants will be safer for the hearts of New Yorkers. The final phase of the City’s trans fat regulation takes effect tomorrow, July 1, requiring restaurants to clear artificial trans fat from all their menu items. The first phase, implemented last year, applied to fry oils and spreads. It will now cover previously excluded items such as baked goods, frozen foods, cannoli, and doughnuts as well. As of tomorrow, all foods served, including baked goods, oils, shortenings and margarines used for baking, and pre-prepared items that contain artificial trans fat, must have less that 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. Foods served in the manufacturer’s original, sealed packaging, such as candy and crackers, are still exempt."

Click here to read the rest of the press release.

Happy Eating!

posted by: Michael G. Pingicer, M.S., L.Ac.
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