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Protect your heart health!At-a-glance information on trans fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, cholesterol in over 1500 brand name and common foods.Avoid 'killer' fats!Which of these high-fat foods should you avoid: Nuts? Avocados? Steak? Margarine? Potato chips? You probably know about the health risks of consuming saturated fat and high-cholesterol foods. But did you know the real killer is trans fats-- a common fat in packaged foods and baked goods?This handy counter identifies all types of fats in the foods you eat-- including trans fats. And health writer Sheila Buff clearly explains which are the 'bad fats' you need to avoid and which 'good fats' are a must for lifelong health. Eating fats wisely is a key to maintaining heart health and reducing your risk of cancer, stroke, and diabetes. This volume puts you in control!Don't miss:* Where the killer fats lurk, and how you can avoid them.* Why margarine isn't healthier than butter-- and why it may be harmful to your heart.* The role of trans fats in childhood obesity and asthma.* Beneficial effects of fish oil, olive oil, and flax-seed oil!* Why a low-fat diet is not the best diet.* The Mediterranean diet...a way to live longer and healthier!* Snack foods-- high in trans fats, low in nutrition.