Alter Your Health
Alter Your Health
Dec 12, 2019
#155 | Why Oil Is Not A Health Food
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Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil... the hallmark of a healthy mediterranean diet, right?

Not so fast!

In this conversation we talk about why oil, even the most expensive and best quality, is NOT a health food.

While we generally recommend that all of our clients and patients avoid oil to optimally heal, we understand that we can eat out at restaurants and it can "slip in" from time to time. We keep you informed of those oils that are total dealbreakers for your health, and those that can be included in moderation, depending on your health goals. For a closer look on what you need to know about FAT, check out this article - https://www.alter.health/post/bursting-the-fat-bubble 

 

Some take aways include...

  • How added oils interfere with your health
  • The most important oils to avoid - corn, canola, soy ("vegetable oil")
  • Different fatty acids and how they do different things in your body
  • Basic tips on cooking oil free - definitely check out our youtube video - https://youtu.be/JqX5g3WuOd0 
  • What about coconut oil and olive oil???

 

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Links to learn more

Links to some more good stuff
- ALL NEW EAT MORE, WEIGH LESS PROGRAM - www.alter.health/eat-more-weigh-less
- 1-on-1 Nutritional Analysis Package - www.alter.health/nutritional-analysis
- Get the Alter Health weekly WFPB Meal Guides: www.alter.health/meal-guides
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants

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