SOURCE: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7526624.stm

THIS IS NOT ONLY FANTASTIC NEWS BUT A CLASSIC EXAMPLE HOW THE MEDIA
COVERS ITS TRACKS (LETS THE PROMOTERS OFF THE HOOK). YOU NEED TO READ
IT ALL. NOTICE CLEARLY EXACTLY WHAT IT DOES NOT SAY AT ALL.

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BBC NEWS
Trans-fats banned in California

California has become the first US state to ban restaurants and food
retailers from using trans-fats, which are linked to coronary heart
disease. TOTAL OPPOSITE OF AT LEAST 20 YEARS MASSIVE MARKETING AND
HYPE

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said the new legislation, which will
take effect in 2010, represented a "strong step toward creating a
healthier future". DOES NOT MENTION THE HEALTHIER PAST AVIDLY PROMOTED

Violations will incur fines of between $25 (£13) and $1,000 (£502).
YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING

Trans-fats are chemically altered vegetable oils, used to give
processed foods a longer shelf-life. CALL A SPADE A SPADE, MARGARINE,
NON FAT SPREADS, FLORA ETC

Some cities, like New York City, Philadelphia and Seattle, have
already banned the fats. Many food makers and restaurant chains have
also been experimenting with replacements for oils and foods that
contain them. NO MENTION OF BUTTER, LARD, ETC

'Tremendous benefit'

Trans-fats are produced artificially in a process called hydrogenation
which turns liquid oil into solid fat.

They can be used for frying or baking, or put into processed foods and
ready-made mixes for cakes and drinks like hot chocolate.

Trans-fats are used because they are cheap, add bulk to products, have
a neutral flavour and give products a long shelf-life. They have no
nutritional value. THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF A GLOBAL EXPENSIVE MARKETING
CAMPAIGN SPREAD OVER 20 YEARS. REFER ALL WOMENS MAGAZINES, LIFESTYLE
MAGAZINES, COOK BOOKS, OH MY SAVE YOUR HUSBANDS LIFE "USE FLORA" GOOD
FOR THE HEART.

TRANS-FATS
They are partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, turning oily foods
into semi-solid foods
Used to extend shelf life of products
Put into pastries, cakes, margarine and some fast foods
Can raise levels of "bad" cholesterol
Even a small reduction in consumption can cut heart disease
They have no nutritional benefit
The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that on average,
Americans eat 4.7lb (2.14kg) of trans-fats each year. NO MENTION OF
MARGARINE???????????????

A review by the New England Journal of Medicine in 2006 concluded that
there was a strong connection between the consumption of trans-fats
and coronary heart disease. It found they boosted "bad" cholesterol
levels in the body.

The review said that eliminating artificial trans-fats from the food
supply could prevent between six and 19% of heart attacks and related
deaths each year.

The legislation signed by Mr Schwarzenegger will ban from 1 January
2010 the use of trans-fats in oil, shortening and margarine used in
spreads or for frying. COOKIE THIS MARGARINE IS HRDROGENATED OIL PART
OF WHICH IS TRANSFATS, WHICH ARE TOXIC!!!!!!!!!!111 I.E HOW CAN YOU
HYDROGENATE A OIL TO MAKE MARGARINE AS IT IS THIS PROCESS THAT FORMS
TRANSFATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The president of the California Academy of Family Physicians, Jeffrey
Luther, said that the law, "when it finally takes effect, will be a
tremendous benefit", adding that there was no safe level of
consumption, as with cigarettes.

The California Restaurant Association opposed the ban, but a spokesman
said that it had no plans to challenge it in the courts, in part
because some restaurants have already begun to phase out trans-fats to
satisfy customers.

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WHEN CAUGHT WITH THEIR TROUSERS DOWN, THIS IS THE CLASSIC RESPONSE,
PRETEND THEY NEVER SAID A WORD ABOUT IT AND CLAIM THEY DISCOVERED THE
DANGERS.

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Someone in power should really push Arnold for president or the US
will never recover from the Bush'es mess ...

Taka