Vegetable Shortening
Ever wonder how those pre-packaged sweet buns manage to stay on the shelves for so long? The secret lies in vegetable shortening. Manufacturers use it to bake these buns with the goal of maximizing their shelf life. However, this, in turn, makes indulging in these sweet treats far worse for you than a fresh alternative, much like cakes and other processed foods. Vegetable shortening contains hydrogenated oils, which raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol.
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If you’re going to treat yourself to a pastry or cake, you’re better off buying it fresh from a bakery. Making this switch might just help boost your cardiovascular health.
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