A Weighty Problem Solved

[minir]

Hi to all
Good news for snackers.
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Now that's one smart cookie. Trans-fat free treats on the way
By NOOR JAVED, THE CANADIAN PRESS
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It's a cookie lover's dream -- the goodness of a decadent chocolate chunk cookie, but with none of the guilt that comes from eating a trans fat- laden treat.

And soon this sweet reality will be available in cafes, hotels and even schools across the country thanks to researchers in Guelph, who've discovered a new shortening.

Known as CoaVel, the ingredient is being heralded by baking experts as the solution to completely eliminating trans fat from commercially sold baked goods.

"If you're the type of person who eats a cookie a day, this is going to be good news for you, because at least you're not downing a whole tonne of saturated or trans fat that's going to get you in the end," said Alex Marangoni, a food chemistry professor at the University of Guelph, who discovered CoaVel in 2003.

Marangoni began experimenting with the idea of mixing water, a thickening agent known as a monoglyceride and unsaturated vegetable oil into a shortening-like form -- something that had never been attempted by scientists before. "To be honest, it's so simple, I don't know why no one else tried it," he said.

Marangoni approached bakers with the product and while lured by the potential health benefits of the product, some were concerned it might alter the taste.

One of those was Concord-based Tasty Selections, whose frozen baked goods brand is served in some of the best hotels in the country. But after making modifications to the composition of the CoaVel and tweaking the recipe of the cookies, the company will launch a premium trans fat-free cookie line this month.

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minir

[Paft]

*headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk*

Right. Let's manufacture all this stuff in a lab so that people can more easily sit on their asses and not do anything, rather than teaching people to go outside and get a little excersize and - god forbid - communicate with other people in their neighborhood! But then again, that might - *gasp* - mean that you'll get a tan! Oh noes!

I mean, sure, this is good and all... but come on. At what point will we be eating things that are 100% synthetic? - I sure as hell know that I'm sticking with the good old recipes that use butter, lard, oil, and everything else "bad" quite liberally, enjoying them, and continuing to spend most of my time in the sun having fun, thanks.

[minir]

*headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk*

Right. Let's manufacture all this stuff in a lab so that people can more easily sit on their asses and not do anything, rather than teaching people to go outside and get a little excersize and - god forbid - communicate with other people in their neighborhood! But then again, that might - *gasp* - mean that you'll get a tan! Oh noes!

I mean, sure, this is good and all... but come on. At what point will we be eating things that are 100% synthetic? - I sure as hell know that I'm sticking with the good old recipes that use butter, lard, oil, and everything else "bad" quite liberally, enjoying them, and continuing to spend most of my time in the sun having fun, thanks.

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Hi Paft

Perhaps when diabetes strikes your outlook may become different.

I personally see nothing wrong with improving on something that causes so much obesity in many, especially kids.

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regards

minir

[MissTynker2]

Hi Larry

As most here know, I am a very very tiny person, so the weight portion would not hurt me in the slightest. However, if and when I do put some weight on, and I have a few pounds, since the surgery, I would much rather do it in a much healthier way than cookies, cakes, or etc! I so agree with your statement..an overindulgance of ANY product, can bring on health issues that no one intentionally wants to deal with

I would try these however, just because they are a much healthier alternative than most. I have a girlfriend who literally eats an entire bag of ginger snap cookies, every single day, as her snacks. Now there could be a MAJOR difference for her!

Bottom line, in my opinion, is if in fact it tastes good, is better for you, has more heath benefits...why would anyone want to bash it, and stay with the original product? If in fact it is not an important issue at this stage of their life, I can guarantee at some point it will be!! A little change now, just might prevent an irreversible one later!

[minir]

Hi MissTynker


Its very easy to overindulge, especially when your alone and bored. Eating Cookies to placate ones needs is something quite a few do and if they can choose a healthier alternative i too see nothing wrong with that.

We all like a treat once in awhile and being able to put a cookie in a kids lunchbox and not have to worry is something i'm sure most parents would be happy to do.

Hope your feeling better Misty.

minir

[YARDofSTUF]

Did I miss something? Are we at war with fat now, I thought it was terror.

[Paft]

Bottom line, in my opinion, is if in fact it tastes good, is better for you, has more heath benefits...why would anyone want to bash it, and stay with the original product?

Because if you allow people to indulge more with "less" harmful effects, they'll become more prone to overindulgance in general - never a good thing.

[loop2kil]

Because if you allow people to indulge more with "less" harmful effects, they'll become more prone to overindulgance in general - never a good thing.

agreed, we(americans) seem to indulge our tendencies to overindulge.

let's not learn a little self control, lets make it even easier for me to overeat...hence the "4th meal" advertising from Taco h3ll....most people don't even flinch when i mention just how bad those commercials are, advocating yet another way to keep americans fatter. And yes i know there are many diets where you are suppose to eat many small meals but i assure you that the marketing people from Taco h#ll are not targeting health conscience consumers.

[minir]

Morning YARDofSTUF, Paft & loop2kil
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I think your arguments a little extreme imho, but lets look at it more closely.

Even if people do overindulge they are doing it with far less risk than before, so imho that is a good thing.

Those that treat it normally also benefit in that it cuts back on what they'd normally consume, so i doubt that this new cookie batter will bring the world to an end.

Granted we should all eat more healthily and watch our weight and exercise, but there are those that will not or cannot and to me this is a boon to them.

Like it or not its a Fast Food World we live in and anything that makes it less of a danger is welcomed imho.

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Thanks to all

minir

[YeOldeStonecat]

I think it can be a good thing.

Granted...one can have the argument that some people who tend to overindulge..will use this as an excuse to indulge even more.

I tend to look at the other side though...and I think the majority of people fit in this one...that, for those who occasionally like to snack on something..having that little bit, if it has even less negative impact on your body...you're even better.

Or, as Minir illustrated with a great example...it allows those who can't, such as diabetics, to allow a much missed treat..something that many of us might take for granted...

Or people with extreme allergies to certain classes of food...ever see a little boy who can't enjoy something we all take for granted..as simple as a birthday cake? What if things like these allow that to happen? Doesn't mean the little boy will turn into an overindulging blimp. Just means he may be able to enjoy a birthday cake..and be/live...*gasp* closer to normal.

[minir]

Morning YeOldeStonecat
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I, as you, fail to see it as the end of the civilized world YeOldeStonecat.

Thanks

minir

[MissTynker2]

In no way do I believe this product will correct the one of over-indulgance, as that is an entirely different issue, with an entirely different basis, nor do I believe it would add to an over-indulgent appetite so to speak. Over-indulgence is indeed not the manufacturers problem...that lies solely within an individual persons realm.

Nor do I believe they are made to replace a normally healthy life style, including exercise, proper diet, etc. They would however be of benefit to both classes. Not to fear however...for every healthier choice offered, there will be 10 others that are not. It is always a matter of personal choice, I think that needed to be mentioned. It's in the individuals hands to choose....always has been ..keeping it pretty simple imho.

[axtrader]

Bah!

Saw the thread title and thought this would be a thread about Prey getting divorced.

My Bad.

Carry on.