Boston's trans fat ban went into effect on September 13, 2008, mandating that "restaurants must eliminate [the artificial fat from] margarine, frying oil, and packaged ingredients such as muffin mixes."Stage two of the ban -- which will set those same standards for doughnut and cake mixes -- launches March 12.
The Boston Globe reports that stage one has worked out almost perfectly, with "more than 99 percent of [the 1,625] restaurants visited by city inspectors [having] eliminated the artery-clogging ingredient from French fries, chicken fingers, and other dishes."
Even better, the increasing amount of trans fat bans across the United States has led to a higher demand for trans fat-free oils and products, thereby decreasing the cost of these once "premium" items.
With restaurants not taking a financial hit and consumers' tastebuds not detecting any difference in trans fat-free items, I foresee more city -- and state -- wide bans in 2009.
In fact, state Representative Peter J. Koutoujian is already pushing to have trans fats banned throughout Massachusetts.
Hi Andy...I love this blog and read it daily. It is so easy to use, cuts through all the bs, and is smart.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if you have read The China Study and what your thoughts are about it? It is basically eating a vegan diet as a way to prevent cancer (most of the book goes through research indicating animal protein and casein as being connected with cancer).
Again, wondering what your thoughts are.
Also...I see the 4 day diet guy you interviewed...I am guessing you would support his model?
Thanks in advance. Dennise