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Not all fats are created equal
Continuing the discussion on inflammation
Eating healthy fats is one of the most Examples of high quality, great tasting
important aspects of reducing chronic and energetically alive olive oils that
inflammation and embracing vibrant have passed independent laboratory tests
health. The oils that were mentioned in last are: Bariani, McEvoy Ranch, Gundry
month’s article, such as hazelnut oil and MD and, if you are on a budget, Costco’s
macadamia nut oil, are “artisan” oils which Kirkland Signature Organic Olive Oil.
add unique flavors and health benefits to
the diet, but tend to be very expensive. The Avocado oil is a staple of a diet involving
foundational healthy fats recommended eating healthy fats, including the
for everyday use are: avocado oil, ghee ketogenic and paleo diets. U.C. Davis did
(clarified butter), coconut oil and olive another timely and ground breaking study
oil. Olive oil is best used raw, not heated in 2020, doing comprehensive testing on
in cooking. Always use certified organic a wide array of avocado oils. The study
oils or oils that have been tested by an found 82% of the avocado oil brands were
independent laboratory for purity. either inauthentic, rancid or both. In three
cases, bottles labeled as “pure” or “extra
In a landmark 2010 U.C. Davis olive oil virgin” avocado oil contained near 100
study, many well-known and reputable percent soybean oil. Soybean oil causes
brands failed tests for quality, purity inflammation and is very unhealthy. (A
and freshness. The olive oil industry, 2020 U.C. Riverside study showed that
represented by the International Olive soybean oil not only leads to obesity and
Council (IOC) refuted the U.C. Davis diabetes, but could also affect conditions
study (probably in an attempt to protect like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety,
profits). However, the problems with and depression.) There is also high usage
olive oil exposed in the U.C. Davis study of glyphosate (Round Up) in the soybean
have been corroborated by Consumer industry. This is why it is best to research
Reports as well as university studies everything you consume to assure that
in Australia, Germany and Spain. This you are getting the desired health benefits.
Wikipedia link further explains the
widespread fraud occurring with olive Chosen Foods avocado oil (available at
oil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_ Costco at a significantly discounted price)
oil_regulation_and_adulteration was one of the very few brands that passed
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