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Yeasts, a form of fungi, are of many kinds some of which are used in the food industry in baking process and to make beer, cheese, whiskey and wine.

Yeast is used in one of the following forms in the food industry: Active Yeast, Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast, Yeast Nutrient, Yeast Food. People allergic to Yeast should avoid this product.

All the forms besides Active Yeast are similar to MSG i.e. they contain free glutamate. People, allergic to MSG are also sometimes sensitive to some variants of Yeast and hence consume this product considering your food sensitivity.

Trans Fat are type of fatty acid that are formed either naturally in meats and dairy products like milk or artificially created during the manufacturing process of processed food.

 

The artificially formed Trans Fat increases LDL cholesterol (i.e. bad cholesterol) level and reportedly reduces HDL Cholesterol (i.e. Good one) which may lead to cardiac problem.

 

There is a global movement to encourage Food Products to be Trans Fat free.The Indian Food law requires the company to state that product contains Trans Fat if content of Trans Fat is more than 0.2 gms per serving size.

 

Keep trans fat consumption as low as possible by avoiding foods that states Contain Trans fats on their packages 

Saturated Fats are often termed as the Bad Fat as excess consumption of these can lead to increase in the production of high cholesterol, atherosclerosis (thickening of artery walls) and strokes. 

Saturated Fats is not only synthesised by the body as part of metabolism  but also makes it way in your diet through various raw ingredients

Thus, you should limit eating food with added Saturated Fat.

Sugar is a source of Instant Energy which if not used mainly by muscles, is stored as Fat.

 

One of the immediate side effects of High Sugar diet is insulin surge and increase in fat deposits in the body. 

Long term use of diets high in sugar are linked to increased risk for diabetes, obesity and contributes to cravings, mood swings, PMS, and a host of other conditions. Also, some studies suggest that its not FAT but sugar that is the cause for higher intake calorie and excess weight gain. Now no need to go to other extreme and drop sugar completely from your diet.

So, it is better to limit the consuming products like these which are high in sugar or better still avoid them.