Health Canada trans fat ban takes effect next year
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced Friday the final step to ban partially hydrogenated oils in all foods sold in Canada.
The oils are the main source of trans fats in foods that raise levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol and lower "good" cholesterol, which can take a toll on our heart health.
Trans fats are used in the production of pastries, other baked goods and some packaged goods to extend shelf life.