"We consume trans fats when we eat animal products; however, if we take too much of trans fats, we're putting ourselves at risk of raising LDL (or 'bad' cholesterol)," Nikola Djordjevic, MD, a board-certified family physician says. However, if your overall diet is low in trans fats and you stick to a small serving of coffee creamer each day, you can enjoy it without worrying too much.