Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 For anyone interested in adding coconut oil to your diet beware: some coconut oils are really nasty tasting and smelling. You will need to get a good oil to decide if it has a place in your diet... some of the brands I've tried smell like wet rope when heated, definitely not something you want to eat. But my dogs liked it on their food, so it didn't go to waste. www.coconutoil-online.com will send you a sample for a minimal price. When heated their oil smells like coconut. Not bark, not wet dogs, just coconut. And no, I have no financial interest in them; I bought unpleasant coconut oil from a few different suppliers before I found them. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bayuk A Home away from Home a MS Support Board ; MS-Christians ; MS_Community ; MSfriends ; MSersLife ; MSViews_Multiple_Sclerosis ; low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:22 AM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] fats Dr. ph MercolaAuthor of theTotal Health Program Enter your e-mail address below to subscribe to my free newsletter: Previous Issues Essential Info Health Blog My Vision My Qualifications #1 Natural Health Site New Patient Inquiries Dental Corner Contact Information Recommended Products High-Quality Chlorella Living Fuel Superfood Organic Cheese Virgin Coconut Oil More... Health Resources Nutrition Plan Fewer Grains/Sugars More Omega-3 More Water Effective Sleep Emotional Health Proper Exercise Issue 550 July 14, 2004 The Advantages of Coconut Oil Harmful Brain Effects of Interferons Learn Your Metabolic Type Shop for the Right Food Switch Your Microsoft Browser Dangers of Avoiding the Sun PMS and The Yeast Connection Coconut Oil: What to Look For, What to Avoid Splenda's Latest Marketing Ploy Are You at Risk for Cataracts? 4-D Ultrasounds: Risky Entertainment Conventional Medicine Contributes to Debt Multivitamin Slows HIV Onset Reduce Your Stress, Increase Energy Home New Patients Health Blog Recommended Products Print this Page E-mail to a Friend Low-Fat Diet Myths and the Advantages of Coconut Oil, Part I Dr. Mercola's Comment: Contrary to mainstream thinking, virgin coconut oil is the healthiest oil you can consume. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, contains no trans fat and boosts the immune system. Learn more about the myths behind low-fat diets and why coconut oil is your best and healthiest choice for cooking in this first of a three-part series. By Shilvahy, Tropical Traditions Low-fat diets don't work Before looking at the specific properties of coconut oil, it is helpful to understand that modern nutrition counsel has made a huge mistake in teaching that low-fat diets are healthy and lead to weight loss. For decades now, we have been told to cut back on fat in our diet if we want to lose weight. Marketers of low-fat foods have championed this concept. So what has been the result? According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control: In 1999-2000, an estimated 30 percent of U.S adults aged 20 years and older--nearly 59 million people--were obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more In 1999-2000, an estimated 64 percent of U.S adults aged 20 years and older were either overweight or obese, defined as having a BMI of 25 or more (Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 -- 2000) Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. states, "We've seen virtually a doubling in the number of obese persons over the past two decades and this has profound health implications. Obesity increases a person's risk for a number of serious conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer."[1] Obviously, low-fat diets have not helped Americans lose weight, as today nearly two-thirds of all adults in the United States are classified as overweight. We've been told for years that we should avoid fat as much as possible. Some people have been on a torturous low-fat regimen, trying to avoid all fat in their diet. Now we are learning about the dangers of low-fat diets. Certain fats are necessary and even healthy, but which ones? Fats in history Fats have always been a part of human nutrition. Rex , M.D. writes, "It was 1944, and World War II was roaring. A young mother was wasting away with an infection diagnosed as tuberculosis. Antibiotics were unavailable. Her doctor prescribed: Isolation Bed rest Exercise (eventually) A diet high in fat Surprising, but true! High-fat diets were often recommended by the medical profession during those years. Before you scoff, you might want to know that this lady recovered. She is my mother, and she has stayed on this diet through the years. Presently, she is enjoying her great-grandchildren."[2] So, while the experts claimed "fats are good" prior to World War II, now we're hearing just the opposite! So what actually constituted a "high-fat" diet back in the 1800s until the 1940s? Basically butter, eggs, nuts and animal fats such as lard and beef tallow. Margarines, which were introduced in the 1860s, were butter substitutes made with animal fats such as lard and tallow or the saturated vegetable oils from coconut oil and palm oils. These high-fat diets, considered then to be healthy, were rich in saturated fats. Today, they are seen by many as the worst possible fat one can consume. However, drastically reducing saturated fats from the modern diet has not solved any health problems, and statistics show that obesity rates are at an all-time high. The low-fat advice is losing credibility Fats and oils are technically known as "lipids." If a lipid is liquid at room temperature, it is called an "oil." If it is solid, it is called a "fat." Fats can be found in many food sources in nature: Animal meats such as tallow and lard Marine animals (fish oil) Vegetables and fruits such as olives, avocados and coconuts Nuts and seeds/legumes, including soybeans, sesame seeds, peanuts, cashews and grape seeds A diet rich in natural foods will be a naturally high-fat diet! It is virtually impossible to eliminate fats from our diet. And we wouldn't want to! Fats are an essential part of life. Without them, we could not survive. Four vitamins--A. D, E, and K--are soluble in fat; fat carries fat-soluble vitamins. When fat is removed from a food, many of the fat-soluble compounds are also removed. Fat also adds satiety to our meal--a feeling of having had enough to eat. Fat-free and low-fat foods are one of the reasons some people over-eat carbohydrates, which really packs on the pounds. They just don't feel like they've had enough to eat, even when the volume has been more than enough. Fats for animal feeds One interesting way to study the role of fats and their affect on weight loss or gain is to look at the animal feed industry. If ever there was a group of people with economic interest in weight gain, it is the livestock industry. Back in the days when fat was "in," the fatter the pig you could raise the better. Lard was a basic staple for cooking in the days of our forefathers. It was found that feeding pigs polyunsaturated fats (primarily soybean and corn oil) would put more fat on them. This is the reaction of the longer chain fatty acids found in vegetable oils, and is well documented in the scientific literature. Today, however, we've come full circle with our new low-fat mantra, and the consumer demand is now for low-fat meats. So how does one produce a leaner pork? Well according the Department of Animal Science of North Carolina State University, during the "finishing time" before slaughter, you stop feeding them polyunsaturated oils and start feeding them saturated fats.[3] They used beef tallow in their experiment, which they found was a bit hard for the pigs to digest. So some farmers are now actually starting to use coconut oil, a plant-based saturated fat, instead. So what are the fats found on the shelves of grocery stores today, that make up the majority of the U.S. diet? Polyunsaturated fats: mostly soybean oil, which commonly is referred to as vegetable oil. These are the same fats that have been known to fatten livestock in the animal feed business. The saturated fats, which made up most of the fats in the diet of our forefathers, have been almost banned by modern nutrition advice. The result: Lean pigs and obese people. Stay tuned for Part II in the next newsletter. References Related Articles: What Oil Should You be Cooking With, and Which Should You Avoid? The Truth About Coconut Oil: Why it Got a Bad Rep When it's Actually Good Scientist Questions Benefits of Low Fat Diets Coconut: In Support of Good Health in the 21st Century Coconut Oil: You Want a Food Loaded with Real Health Benefits? You Want Coconut Oil Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet May Lower Calcium Absorption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I found only purchasing organic with a reasonably extended expiration date works best. And I always keep it refrigerated. ----- Original Message ----- From: low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] fats, off topic For anyone interested in adding coconut oil to your diet beware: some coconut oils are really nasty tasting and smelling. You will need to get a good oil to decide if it has a place in your diet... some of the brands I've tried smell like wet rope when heated, definitely not something you want to eat. But my dogs liked it on their food, so it didn't go to waste. www.coconutoil-online.com will send you a sample for a minimal price. When heated their oil smells like coconut. Not bark, not wet dogs, just coconut. And no, I have no financial interest in them; I bought unpleasant coconut oil from a few different suppliers before I found them. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bayuk A Home away from Home a MS Support Board ; MS-Christians ; MS_Community ; MSfriends ; MSersLife ; MSViews_Multiple_Sclerosis ; low dose naltrexone Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:22 AM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] fats Dr. ph MercolaAuthor of theTotal Health Program Enter your e-mail address below to subscribe to my free newsletter: Previous Issues Essential Info Health Blog My Vision My Qualifications #1 Natural Health Site New Patient Inquiries Dental Corner Contact Information Recommended Products High-Quality Chlorella Living Fuel Superfood Organic Cheese Virgin Coconut Oil More... Health Resources Nutrition Plan Fewer Grains/Sugars More Omega-3 More Water Effective Sleep Emotional Health Proper Exercise Issue 550 July 14, 2004 The Advantages of Coconut Oil Harmful Brain Effects of Interferons Learn Your Metabolic Type Shop for the Right Food Switch Your Microsoft Browser Dangers of Avoiding the Sun PMS and The Yeast Connection Coconut Oil: What to Look For, What to Avoid Splenda's Latest Marketing Ploy Are You at Risk for Cataracts? 4-D Ultrasounds: Risky Entertainment Conventional Medicine Contributes to Debt Multivitamin Slows HIV Onset Reduce Your Stress, Increase Energy Home New Patients Health Blog Recommended Products Print this Page E-mail to a Friend Low-Fat Diet Myths and the Advantages of Coconut Oil, Part I Dr. Mercola's Comment: Contrary to mainstream thinking, virgin coconut oil is the healthiest oil you can consume. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, contains no trans fat and boosts the immune system. Learn more about the myths behind low-fat diets and why coconut oil is your best and healthiest choice for cooking in this first of a three-part series. By Shilvahy, Tropical Traditions Low-fat diets don't work Before looking at the specific properties of coconut oil, it is helpful to understand that modern nutrition counsel has made a huge mistake in teaching that low-fat diets are healthy and lead to weight loss. For decades now, we have been told to cut back on fat in our diet if we want to lose weight. Marketers of low-fat foods have championed this concept. So what has been the result? According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control: In 1999-2000, an estimated 30 percent of U.S adults aged 20 years and older--nearly 59 million people--were obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more In 1999-2000, an estimated 64 percent of U.S adults aged 20 years and older were either overweight or obese, defined as having a BMI of 25 or more (Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 -- 2000) Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. states, "We've seen virtually a doubling in the number of obese persons over the past two decades and this has profound health implications. Obesity increases a person's risk for a number of serious conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer."[1] Obviously, low-fat diets have not helped Americans lose weight, as today nearly two-thirds of all adults in the United States are classified as overweight. We've been told for years that we should avoid fat as much as possible. Some people have been on a torturous low-fat regimen, trying to avoid all fat in their diet. Now we are learning about the dangers of low-fat diets. Certain fats are necessary and even healthy, but which ones? Fats in history Fats have always been a part of human nutrition. Rex , M.D. writes, "It was 1944, and World War II was roaring. A young mother was wasting away with an infection diagnosed as tuberculosis. Antibiotics were unavailable. Her doctor prescribed: Isolation Bed rest Exercise (eventually) A diet high in fat Surprising, but true! High-fat diets were often recommended by the medical profession during those years. Before you scoff, you might want to know that this lady recovered. She is my mother, and she has stayed on this diet through the years. Presently, she is enjoying her great-grandchildren."[2] So, while the experts claimed "fats are good" prior to World War II, now we're hearing just the opposite! So what actually constituted a "high-fat" diet back in the 1800s until the 1940s? Basically butter, eggs, nuts and animal fats such as lard and beef tallow. Margarines, which were introduced in the 1860s, were butter substitutes made with animal fats such as lard and tallow or the saturated vegetable oils from coconut oil and palm oils. These high-fat diets, considered then to be healthy, were rich in saturated fats. Today, they are seen by many as the worst possible fat one can consume. However, drastically reducing saturated fats from the modern diet has not solved any health problems, and statistics show that obesity rates are at an all-time high. The low-fat advice is losing credibility Fats and oils are technically known as "lipids." If a lipid is liquid at room temperature, it is called an "oil." If it is solid, it is called a "fat." Fats can be found in many food sources in nature: Animal meats such as tallow and lard Marine animals (fish oil) Vegetables and fruits such as olives, avocados and coconuts Nuts and seeds/legumes, including soybeans, sesame seeds, peanuts, cashews and grape seeds A diet rich in natural foods will be a naturally high-fat diet! It is virtually impossible to eliminate fats from our diet. And we wouldn't want to! Fats are an essential part of life. Without them, we could not survive. Four vitamins--A. D, E, and K--are soluble in fat; fat carries fat-soluble vitamins. When fat is removed from a food, many of the fat-soluble compounds are also removed. Fat also adds satiety to our meal--a feeling of having had enough to eat. Fat-free and low-fat foods are one of the reasons some people over-eat carbohydrates, which really packs on the pounds. They just don't feel like they've had enough to eat, even when the volume has been more than enough. Fats for animal feeds One interesting way to study the role of fats and their affect on weight loss or gain is to look at the animal feed industry. If ever there was a group of people with economic interest in weight gain, it is the livestock industry. Back in the days when fat was "in," the fatter the pig you could raise the better. Lard was a basic staple for cooking in the days of our forefathers. It was found that feeding pigs polyunsaturated fats (primarily soybean and corn oil) would put more fat on them. This is the reaction of the longer chain fatty acids found in vegetable oils, and is well documented in the scientific literature. Today, however, we've come full circle with our new low-fat mantra, and the consumer demand is now for low-fat meats. So how does one produce a leaner pork? Well according the Department of Animal Science of North Carolina State University, during the "finishing time" before slaughter, you stop feeding them polyunsaturated oils and start feeding them saturated fats.[3] They used beef tallow in their experiment, which they found was a bit hard for the pigs to digest. So some farmers are now actually starting to use coconut oil, a plant-based saturated fat, instead. So what are the fats found on the shelves of grocery stores today, that make up the majority of the U.S. diet? Polyunsaturated fats: mostly soybean oil, which commonly is referred to as vegetable oil. These are the same fats that have been known to fatten livestock in the animal feed business. The saturated fats, which made up most of the fats in the diet of our forefathers, have been almost banned by modern nutrition advice. The result: Lean pigs and obese people. Stay tuned for Part II in the next newsletter. References Related Articles: What Oil Should You be Cooking With, and Which Should You Avoid? The Truth About Coconut Oil: Why it Got a Bad Rep When it's Actually Good Scientist Questions Benefits of Low Fat Diets Coconut: In Support of Good Health in the 21st Century Coconut Oil: You Want a Food Loaded with Real Health Benefits? You Want Coconut Oil Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet May Lower Calcium Absorption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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