No. Currently labeling regulations allow food companies to report “0 grams of trans-fat” on a Nutrition Facts label when a food product contains 0.5 grams of trans-fat or less per serving. Some examples include commercial baked goods, crackers, peanut butter and margarine. So, it is possible to exceed the recommended daily amount of trans-fat (2 grams per day) if you consume several servings of these products in a day.

After checking the Nutrition Facts’ label for trans fat, it is also a good idea to check the ingredient list. Try to avoid products that contain hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a sign that the product contains some trans-fat.

Of course, there are many characteristics that make foods heart healthy. For example, heart-healthy foods are --

• low in saturated and trans fat,
• moderate in mono- and polyunsaturated fats,
• low in sodium, and
• high in fiber and whole grains.