is omega 6 bad for you? Desperate for help!?

Q. my concern is with omega 6 because I enjoy making a couple of foods that are fried.

Calimari and orange chicken.

However, I heard omega 6 has been linked to acne and several diseases

but they sell omega 6 in the vitamin section like its supposed to be good?

I dont understand,

is omega 6 good or bad?

what are some oils for frying that are low in omega 6?

Answer
It can be good or bad. It is an essential fatty acid meaning your body cannot make it and must consume it from diet. You need some omega 6, though not very much. However for optimal health you should have a high ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s. Meaning once you get enough omega 6 you shouldn't get too much more and should instead focus on getting more omega 3s. Omega 3s are in fish.

Nearly all vegetable oils are high in omega 6. Coconut oil may have less. It is well known for being heart safe in spite of containing large amounts of saturated fat. But while it's not bad it doesn't have anything especially good in it either, just a pile of calories. You can fry in it but it has a low smoke point so make sure it doesn't get above 350 degrees.

Olive oil has a 1:10 ratio of ALA omega 3s to omega 6s making it better than most oils which have no omega 3s. However it lacks EPA & DHA omega 3s. Walnut oil has a 1:4 ratio of ALA omega 3s to omega 6s and it is amazing to cook with. Both are better for sauteeing than frying though.

Is it safe to drink Virgin Coconut oil for 3 consecutive months?

Lauren

Are there bad effects when drinking a tablespoon or more of VCO for 3 consecutive months or more?

Answer
If it replaces other sustained energy foods, then there is no effect. Why are you drinking VCO anyway? It's only empty calories. You're supposed to cook with it to replace other oils so you don't get excessive omega 6s. You do need a little omega 6 though, but more EPA & DHA omega 3s (fish fat) and a high ratio of omega 3 to omega 6. ALA omega 3s, found in walnut oil and olive oil also help but these oils have omega 6s too.

So, um, cook with a small amount of walnut oil or olive oil as a 2nd choice. For larger amounts make the rest coconut oil. Eat lots of seafood. And don't start downing random things because of the latest fad without learning why first.

EDIT: Googled about using coconut oil for sustained energy and you get weight loss for that reason. Wowowow, just eat your starches. This is no different than getting sustained energy from bread. Better yet, make them whole grains to get nutrients with your energy. Studies have shown whole grains are better for weight loss too. People are getting too crazy about loathing everything normal and wanting to try the latest fad. I remember watching not too old British shows where some people were fit or getting fit on a bunch of rice and pasta, and those aren't even close to the best starches. But they have at least as much nutrients as coconut oil. No way that would fly in America anymore.

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What are the best healthiest oils to cook with?

Thinking

I would like to know what are the best and healthiest oils to cook with and which ones to avoid. And what is the best temperature to cook the good oils?

Answer
1. virgin coconut oil or refined expeller pressed coconut oil. The refined one is the one without the coconutty taste. If you do get the refined one, make sure it's not hydrogenated and not treated with chemicals to deodorize it.
2. palm oil. Look for sustainable palm oil.
3. grass fed butter and grass fed ghee.
4. lard from pastured pigs.
5. cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. I don't recommend this for cooking. It's really best to be used for cold purposes or finishing touches to a dish.

I like these oils and recommend them over vegetable oils and margarine because it's heat and light stable which means it doesn't oxidize easily, it's low in omega 6 because we are already getting too much omega 6 from our diets and the low omega 6 means it doesn't cause inflammation, it's GMO free, and it's traditional oils used way before vegetable oils and margarine were invented.

Don't believe the myth about how bad saturated fat and cholesterol. It's just a myth. We need the healthy and right fats for our body to function and to be healthy.

Coconut oil making my eczema worse and drier?

T

I've started using coconut oil for my severe eczema after seeing great reviews about it. After 2 days, it seems that my skin has become extremely dry. It's not flaky like usual, but it seems as if it sucks up the oil very rapidly even though I put more on. Should I keep using it a couple more days or another week or is this a sign that I should stop? And does anyone know why this is happening?

Answer
I prefer olive oil. A lot of other oils are just too light, because my skin is really dry also. I use a Cocoa Butter lotion too though. I put them both on back to back while my skin is still wet from the shower.

Cortizone cream helps with the itching too, if you have that. It's really good with moisturizing and healing dry itchy skin.

Cetaphil also makes a really good skin cream that is really good for dry sensitive skin.

Don't forget to drink lots of water, and take a multivitamiin every day. Helps a lot. I also take an Omega 3/6 pill, and a Vitamin E pill everyday. They are really great for dry skin.

Best of Luck.

AshRenYelâ¥

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