Typical processing of most oils damages / alters their fatty acids making them toxic

Typical processing of most oils damages / alters their fatty acids making them toxic Oxygen will damage / alter unsaturated fatty acids in seed, nut and bean oils (Exacerbated by heat and especially light) Light increases the damage caused by oxygen by 1000-fold Polyunsaturated fats (mainly EFAs) should NEVER be heated above 320°F Most commercial oils containing… Continue reading Typical processing of most oils damages / alters their fatty acids making them toxic

Palm oils – highly stable under heat

Palm oils – highly stable under heat Palm fruit oils Palm oil (extracted from palm fruit) – is about 50% saturated fatty acids (SFAs), 41% monounsaturated oleic acid and about 9% polyunsaturated linoleic acid. Palm oil is red due to its high beta-carotene content and has a generally thought over-powering taste, although it is used extensively in Africa.… Continue reading Palm oils – highly stable under heat

Peanut oil

Peanut oil Predominately monounsaturated oil Highly stable under heat – refined oil has a high smoke point of 450°F Peanut oil may contain a carcinogenic substance –  produced from a fungus, which grows in damp peanuts.

Olive oil for cardiovascular protection

But be aware that much of available olive oil has been adulterated

Coconut oil – The healing oil

Heat-stable coconut oil is prized for its medium chain triglycerides for increasing metabolism

Canola oil – mostly refined and genetically modified

Canola oil contains health beneficial erucic acid but unfortunately most is genetically modified

Butter – delicious and nutritious fat

Butter has some pretty impelling qualities for inclusion in our diet

Avocado oil – great choice for a frying oil

High smoke point of avocado oil makes it a good choice for high-heat cooking

Animal fat – To eat or not to eat?

Cut the covering fat off ALL meat because it contains any toxins the animal has eaten

Best, most stable fats / oils to use for frying

Some cooking fats / oils produce toxic by-products if used with high-heat