Trans-fats going overboard at Royal Caribbean

Good riddance to health-killing and unnecessary trans-fats at Royal Caribbean, the first cruise line to announce such a phase-out, which will be complete by year-end. Partially hydrogenated frying oil will be eliminated immediately, after a successful experiment with trans-fat-free oil onboard Navigator of the Seas last November.

"Vegetable oils that have undergone hydrogenation result in a type of fat that doctors have linked to serious health risks including diabetes, high blood pressure and increased cholesterol levels," explained Michael Bayley, senior vice president, Total Guest Satisfaction. "If we can offer guests a healthier serving of the foods they love by switching to trans-fat-free oils, while maintaining the same level of satisfaction, why wouldn't we make the switch?"

Royal Caribbean is working jointly with its suppliers to ensure that trans-fats are off the menu entirely by year-end.