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Do you truly
understand the difference between
poly-unsaturated essential oils and mono-unsaturated oils?
Oils contain chains of "fatty acids".
Omega-3 fatty acids and Omega-6 fatty acids are "essential"
because your body is not able to synthesize them like it can synthesize mono-unsaturated
oils. You must eat essential oils or you will die.
Chemically speaking, poly-unsaturated oils have more than one
double bond ["poly"= more than one].
Mono-unsaturated oils have
only one
double bond ["mono"= one]. Double bonds are the weakest links in the chain
of fatty acids, therefore digest easily. Mono-unsaturated fats digest the best
and protect HDL cholesterol.
Vegetable oils predominate in one type of fatty acid, but contain small
concentrations of a variety of fatty acids. For example, sesame oil has
a high concentration of the essential oil omega 6 fatty acid, but also
contains traces of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and even saturated fats.
Saturated fatty acids are strong
bonds -- like superglue. Saturated fats contain no double bonds, and are difficult to digest
and clog
"the pipes" ...your arteries. By the way, if you have heard of "Trans fats",
they are one of the deadliest fats. Trans fats are by-products of heat-treated vegetable oils
and are found in fried meats.
Essential Oils
or
"Essential Fatty Acids" [EFAs]
You simply
can not live without them!
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assist
in repairing and rebuilding new cells
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improve skin, hair and help skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
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help
synthesize prostaglandins [hormone-like chemical messengers], regulators of
inflammatory reactions, plus numerous endocrine and metabolic processes
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assist in
managing high blood pressure
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help
prevent arthritis, alleviate associated symptoms like swelling & pain
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help
manage cardiovascular disease, including lowering cholesterol, lowering
triglycerides and reducing risk of clot formation
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are found
in high concentrations in the brain and aid in the transmission of nerve
impulses
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are
important for normal functioning of the brain, including learning, recalling
information and managing mood states
Poly-unsaturated [ESSENTIAL]
oils include:
Let's take a closer
look at "omega
3
fatty acids"
- Found in fresh deepwater fish
[salmon, mackerel, menhaden, herring, sardines, tuna, eel -- BE CARE OF
MERCURY: eat smaller fish, like sardines]. Avoid farmed fish as much as possible. These fish are often
treated with antibiotics and do not get much exercise, so they are fattier.
- Found in unrefined canola oil, ground
flaxseeds, walnuts and soy foods.
- In supplements with: flax oil,
fish oil, primrose oil, non-GMO soy
- Most folks only need 1/2
to 1 teaspoon of omega 3 rich oil
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- Avoid exposure of these oils to light and high
temperatures to avoid the development of cancer-causing peroxides.
If possible, purchase in dark bottles, or transfer into and store in dark
bottles. Refrigerate most oils because they can go rancid. Thaw out before
using.
Let's take a closer
look at
"Omega
6 fatty acids"
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Found in cold-pressed vegetable
oils [no additives are added], including:
*grape seed oil, sesame oil, soybean oil [*grape seed oil can be heated
to 485 degrees Fahrenheit, without producing dangerous and potentially
carcinogenic free radicals]
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Found in raw nuts, raw seeds
& legumes
[beans, lentils, peas, peanuts]
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Found In supplements with: borage oil,
grape seed oil, primrose oil
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Many Americans overdose on refined
omega 6 rich oils.
Overdosing on overly-processed [peroxide-rich] vegetable oils like
corn, safflower, sunflower and a variety of other heat-treated oils sold in
clear bottles causes inflammatory responses which aggravate a spectrum of
diseases, including heart disease, a variety of cancers and arthritis, to
mention a few. Forward-Thinking Medical Scientists have known for many years that inflammation is the condition which
breeds most diseases.
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Omega 6 fatty acids are
found in vegetable oil, corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola and
sesame oil. Search for unrefined, cold pressed varieties without added preservatives.
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Your minimum intake to
avoid death and disease is roughly 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per day. And make sure
you avoid over-doing it! More is not better. More oil will make you
heavier.
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Except for
grape seed oil, which can withstand high temperatures,
avoid exposure of these oils to light and
high temperatures to avoid the development of cancer-causing peroxides.
If possible, purchase in dark bottles, or transfer into and store in dark
bottles. Refrigerate most oils because they can go rancid. Thaw out before
using.
Let's take a
closer look at
"Omega
9 fatty acids"
The
Mono-Unsaturated Oils......Life
simply would not be
the same without olive oil and avocadoes!
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Mono-unsaturated oils are easily
processed by your body and will keep your arteries cleaner. Even though
mono-unsaturated oils can be manufactured by your body, 75% of the fats and oils in your
diet can safely come from these sources.
So, forget the guilt! Enjoy foods rich in mono-unsaturated fats,
including raw nuts, raw seeds, raw peanuts, peanut
butter, avocadoes, olive oil...
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Toss a handful of raw nuts and
seeds into your salads, your breakfast cereals or eat them as mid-day snacks
with plenty of water.
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Once again, if possible,
purchase unrefined or cold-pressed olive oil in dark bottles or containers
which prevent light from destroying the oils. Light degrades oil. You can
store your oils in dark bottles and label them yourself.
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Avoid frying with olive oil. You can warm your oil just a bit,
but high temperatures will not only destroy these precious oils, but will
create dangerous peroxides, free radicals which destroy your body over time
and cause you to age. If you need to fry, use cold-pressed grape
seed oil.
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Avoid exposure of these oils to light and
high temperatures to avoid the development of cancer-causing peroxides.
If possible, purchase in dark bottles, or transfer into and store in dark
bottles. Refrigerate most oils because they can go rancid. Thaw out before
using.
How
much fat can you safely eat?
Let's say you eat
an average of 2000 calories per day and you want 30% of your calories as fat
calories. Why 30%? If you love olive oil like I do, and if you love organic nut
butter, raw nuts, seed butters, seeds, sardines and salmon you will want more
calories coming from oils.
If you eat animal
products, you will calculate most of your fat calories coming from marbled meats
and cheeses, in lieu of nuts and seeds.
A
2000 Calorie food plan with 30% fat
represents 600 fat Calories.
How did I calculate that?
2000
Calories x .30 fat = 600 fat Calories
Now, convert fat calories
into fat grams:
One gram of fat contains 9
Calories
If you get 600 Fat Calories,
divide by 9 Calories (9 kcal. per fat gram)
=
and you get 67 grams of fat per day to play with!
When it
comes to measuring fats & oils,
remember these few
helpful formulas:
- "one serving" of oil = one
teaspoon
- one teaspoon of oil =
five grams of fat
- one
tablespoon of oil =
3 teaspoons of oil
- one tablespoon of oil =
15 grams of fat
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