Six Healthy Oils to Include in Your Diet
By: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Despite the bad reputation that fat has developed in recent years, our bodies need a certain amount of the right kinds of fats in order to function well and prevent disease. Certain oils are excellent sources of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients. Let’s take a look at several oils that can be very beneficial to our health.
A Word about Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Omega 9 is not technically an EFA, as the body can produce limited amounts of it, if there is a proper balance of other necessary Essential Fatty Acids. Much of the disease in this country and in other developed nations, both physical and mental, is due to an excess of omega 6 found in poor diets heavy on processed foods, sugar, and animal fat. Consuming healthy oils can help to bring EFAs back into balance and prevent many debilitating conditions. Choose unrefined and organic oils that have been cold-pressed to preserve their nutritional potency. Read More
A Word about Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Omega 9 is not technically an EFA, as the body can produce limited amounts of it, if there is a proper balance of other necessary Essential Fatty Acids. Much of the disease in this country and in other developed nations, both physical and mental, is due to an excess of omega 6 found in poor diets heavy on processed foods, sugar, and animal fat. Consuming healthy oils can help to bring EFAs back into balance and prevent many debilitating conditions. Choose unrefined and organic oils that have been cold-pressed to preserve their nutritional potency. Read More
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