Katie
or is it just a substitute for greasy animal fat oil? Also, is vegtable oil NATURAL?
Answer
Please listen to my answer and only my answer. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS!
What Oil Should You be Cooking With, and Which Should You Avoid?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
with Rachael Droege
Anytime you cook a food you run the risk of creating heat-induced damage. Well, suppose there was a type of oil that is stable enough to resist heat-induced damage and so beneficial that it helps you lose weight, promotes heart health and helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels. Would you choose to use this oil?
If you said yes then you will want to get some coconut oil today. Naturally, when choosing an oil to cook with you want an oil that will not be damaged by high cooking temperatures. Of all the available oils, in my opinion, coconut oil is the oil of choice for cooking because it is nearly a completely saturated fat, which means it is much less susceptible to damage when it is heated.
Although mainstream media portrays olive oil as the healthiest oil, this title does not extend to cooking. Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat. This means that it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. Although a monounsaturated fat is inherently more stable than a polyunsaturated fat, the overabundance of oleic acid in olive oil creates an imbalance on the cellular level, which has been associated to an increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Olive oil is a smart fat to include in your diet in a non-heated form, however.
In my opinion, polyunsaturated oils, which include VEGETEBLE OILS like corn, soy, safflower and canola, are the worst oils to cook with because of the trans-fatty acids introduced during the hydrogenation process, which results in increased dangers of chronic diseases such as breast cancer and heart disease.
As you can see in the chart below, coconut oil contains the most saturated fat of all edible oils. Don't be scared away by the negative view of 'saturated fat' portrayed by the media. Many studies have shown that a low-fat diet is not the answer for preventing heart disease, and some scientists are calling for new dietary guidelines that reflect this discovery. To really understand the benefits of saturated fat, I suggest you read Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon's article "The Truth About Saturated Fat" to first dispel any lingering notions you may have that all saturated fats are dangerous.
Please listen to my answer and only my answer. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS!
What Oil Should You be Cooking With, and Which Should You Avoid?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
with Rachael Droege
Anytime you cook a food you run the risk of creating heat-induced damage. Well, suppose there was a type of oil that is stable enough to resist heat-induced damage and so beneficial that it helps you lose weight, promotes heart health and helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels. Would you choose to use this oil?
If you said yes then you will want to get some coconut oil today. Naturally, when choosing an oil to cook with you want an oil that will not be damaged by high cooking temperatures. Of all the available oils, in my opinion, coconut oil is the oil of choice for cooking because it is nearly a completely saturated fat, which means it is much less susceptible to damage when it is heated.
Although mainstream media portrays olive oil as the healthiest oil, this title does not extend to cooking. Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat. This means that it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. Although a monounsaturated fat is inherently more stable than a polyunsaturated fat, the overabundance of oleic acid in olive oil creates an imbalance on the cellular level, which has been associated to an increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Olive oil is a smart fat to include in your diet in a non-heated form, however.
In my opinion, polyunsaturated oils, which include VEGETEBLE OILS like corn, soy, safflower and canola, are the worst oils to cook with because of the trans-fatty acids introduced during the hydrogenation process, which results in increased dangers of chronic diseases such as breast cancer and heart disease.
As you can see in the chart below, coconut oil contains the most saturated fat of all edible oils. Don't be scared away by the negative view of 'saturated fat' portrayed by the media. Many studies have shown that a low-fat diet is not the answer for preventing heart disease, and some scientists are calling for new dietary guidelines that reflect this discovery. To really understand the benefits of saturated fat, I suggest you read Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon's article "The Truth About Saturated Fat" to first dispel any lingering notions you may have that all saturated fats are dangerous.
Which oils contain highest/lowest cholesterol percentages?
Camellia
If someone has a problem with elevated cholesterol levels, which oils should he avoid or limit, and which ones are ok? Some have fat but is that "bad"? What about mineral oil, olive oil, avocado oil, caster oil, vegtable or corn oil, fish oils? Also, what are the safest kinds of oils to use in cooking or salad dressings besides light olive oil?
Answer
Mineral oil is *horrible*!
It does not allow digestion to take place, by sealing 'things' off! I think there is *always* a 'better way to go', than using mineral oil!
Stay away from *all* processed oils. Most --if not all- of them are rancid, with fresh smells added so the consumer won't notice.
Stay away from all 'vegetable' & corn oils.
Canola oil isn't well balanced.
Use only *cold-pressed* oils, preferably stored in dark containers, & kept reasonably cool.
Fresh avocado oil is very healthy! It is included in the list of aiding weight loss efforts, too.
Olive oil isn't particularly well balanced, but it does have some medicinal properties, & doesn't burn as easily as most others.
Omega 3s are very important. Properly extracted & stored flax oil is high in Omega 3s --- it must be refrigerated or kept in the freezer {it remains liquid there, to keep it from becoming rancid. There are some bread spreads being sold in the margerine section (stay away from *all* hydrogenated oils!) which have Omega 3s (for example: "earth Balance"; "Smart Balance").
Most reports about saturated fats ignore the fact that those fats of animals & birds which have been 'free ranged' in fields with fresh grass for dinner, are also high in Omega 3s. They are actually *good* for us! This applies to their fresh eggs & fresh mild, as well! These meats & poultry/products are labeled: "Grass Fed", & are usually organic, as well. (They cook more quickly & at lower heat, & taste much better, too!)
Why Grassfed Animal Products Are Better For You
http://www .mercola.com/beef/ health_benefits.htm
Cod liver oil is a good natural source of vitamins A & D & E, as well as some Omega 3s. Carlson's sells some that is flavored with lemon verbenaor grass (?), & it can actually be used to flavor tasty deserts like yoghurt!
Both Coconut & Palm oils were given an un-earned bad rap several years ago, & many are still afraid of them.
History of Coconut Oil
http://www .coconut-connections. com/vco.htm ;
Why do some say coconut oil is bad for you ?
http://www .coconut-connections. com/faqs.htm#1
Coconut oil is the safest oil to use in cooking, as it takes *very* high heat to burn. It is a medium chain fat which the body readily burns, instead of saving in fat deposits. IF *quality, cold-pressed, virgin* coconut oil is consumed, it has been shown to lower LDLs {'bad' cholesterol, while actually raising HDLs {'good' cholesterol. This oil has been shown to be beneficial on many fronts! Iyt does not require refrigeration, &, 'freezes' *solid* at 775 degrees F, anyway!
Coconut Research Online {links to
http://coconutresearchcenter.org/coconut-research.htm
Many websites currently either don't mention them, or, repeat the lies about them. I'm not sure which this site is, but it has a lot of other good info:
How to Choose Good Fats and Avoid the Bad
http://helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_fats.htm
And, here's one on "Castor Oil"
http://cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Castor_Oil.asp
(REPAIR the broken links by copy-pasting them whole into the URL box, then deleting the 2 single-spaces in each.)
WHEN I 1st posted, the broken links were partly hidden, but I fixed that by adding another space in each one.
Mineral oil is *horrible*!
It does not allow digestion to take place, by sealing 'things' off! I think there is *always* a 'better way to go', than using mineral oil!
Stay away from *all* processed oils. Most --if not all- of them are rancid, with fresh smells added so the consumer won't notice.
Stay away from all 'vegetable' & corn oils.
Canola oil isn't well balanced.
Use only *cold-pressed* oils, preferably stored in dark containers, & kept reasonably cool.
Fresh avocado oil is very healthy! It is included in the list of aiding weight loss efforts, too.
Olive oil isn't particularly well balanced, but it does have some medicinal properties, & doesn't burn as easily as most others.
Omega 3s are very important. Properly extracted & stored flax oil is high in Omega 3s --- it must be refrigerated or kept in the freezer {it remains liquid there, to keep it from becoming rancid. There are some bread spreads being sold in the margerine section (stay away from *all* hydrogenated oils!) which have Omega 3s (for example: "earth Balance"; "Smart Balance").
Most reports about saturated fats ignore the fact that those fats of animals & birds which have been 'free ranged' in fields with fresh grass for dinner, are also high in Omega 3s. They are actually *good* for us! This applies to their fresh eggs & fresh mild, as well! These meats & poultry/products are labeled: "Grass Fed", & are usually organic, as well. (They cook more quickly & at lower heat, & taste much better, too!)
Why Grassfed Animal Products Are Better For You
http://www .mercola.com/beef/ health_benefits.htm
Cod liver oil is a good natural source of vitamins A & D & E, as well as some Omega 3s. Carlson's sells some that is flavored with lemon verbenaor grass (?), & it can actually be used to flavor tasty deserts like yoghurt!
Both Coconut & Palm oils were given an un-earned bad rap several years ago, & many are still afraid of them.
History of Coconut Oil
http://www .coconut-connections. com/vco.htm ;
Why do some say coconut oil is bad for you ?
http://www .coconut-connections. com/faqs.htm#1
Coconut oil is the safest oil to use in cooking, as it takes *very* high heat to burn. It is a medium chain fat which the body readily burns, instead of saving in fat deposits. IF *quality, cold-pressed, virgin* coconut oil is consumed, it has been shown to lower LDLs {'bad' cholesterol, while actually raising HDLs {'good' cholesterol. This oil has been shown to be beneficial on many fronts! Iyt does not require refrigeration, &, 'freezes' *solid* at 775 degrees F, anyway!
Coconut Research Online {links to
http://coconutresearchcenter.org/coconut-research.htm
Many websites currently either don't mention them, or, repeat the lies about them. I'm not sure which this site is, but it has a lot of other good info:
How to Choose Good Fats and Avoid the Bad
http://helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_fats.htm
And, here's one on "Castor Oil"
http://cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Castor_Oil.asp
(REPAIR the broken links by copy-pasting them whole into the URL box, then deleting the 2 single-spaces in each.)
WHEN I 1st posted, the broken links were partly hidden, but I fixed that by adding another space in each one.
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