Choice of Fats

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I have all but thrown my arms in the air in frustration trying to get a clear

picture of the various fats with regard to their effect on health, on cancer, on

neurological efficiency etc. There are so many studies that contradict each

others findings.

I am amazed at how much motivation from financial affiliation seems to be able

to bias data from studies.

I have decided to continue to base my choice of fats on their history of long

term use for human health and healing. I chose flax and coconut oil. I eat small

fish twice a week.

While MCT oil was a generally positive experience for me, I have 2 reservations.

1. I don't like the feeling of my car's engine turning at 5000 rpm when I am in

a 30 mph zone. Similarly, MCT gives me that revved up feeling that is acceptable

before a workout but not for normal everyday activities.

2. It hasn't been proven good for human health over a long period of time as is

the case of VCO and Flax for example.

My favorite source of lipid information, Dr Budwig, highly recommended a 2 for

1 ratio of coconut oil to flax oil combined together: she called it oleolux and

its included in many of her recipes in liberal amounts.

In addition, I use a (very) little butter ghee to add flavor to some dishes.

It would be interesting to hear what fats you have chosen and why.