Fats Can Be Good for You
Fat. Just say the word and notice the emotions it evokes. The word can have very negative connotations in modern society. Fats have a bad reputation, both for making people fat and for being bad for their health. Foods labeled as “low fat” or “no fat” are promoted as being healthy. In spite of this bad rap, most people still love fats. After all, fried foods, whipped cream, sour cream, and butter taste good and food manufactures know that fatty (and sweet) foods are things people crave.…
Avoiding the Bad Fats
Polyunsaturated fats have a problem. They can oxidize because oxygen can attach to the places where the carbons are missing hydrogen atoms. This turns them rancid. Once oil has been removed from the seeds, nuts, or other food sources it begins to deteriorate. To prevent fats from turning rancid and lengthen shelf life, manufacturers refine oils, a process not unlike making refined white sugar. Fresh oils pressed from nuts and seeds contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Because these nutrients…
Getting the Good Fats
The best sources of fat are natural foods such as avocados, nuts (particularly walnuts, macadamia nuts, and almonds), seeds (hemp, flax, and chia for example), and the organic-grass fed animal products mentioned earlier. When it comes to selecting oils, there are a number of factors to consider.All the fats you eat are actually a mixture of various types of fatty acids, in varying proportions. For example, coconut oil is 92% saturated fat (mostly steric acid), 6% monounsaturated fat and 2% polyunsaturated…
Fatty Acid Supplements
In addition to including good fats in your diet, you can also take certain fatty acid supplements for specific health needs. Here are some important supplements to consider. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids While both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential to health, most people are getting plenty of omega-6 fatty acids and not enough omega-3 fatty acids. Many researchers believe this imbalance is responsible for increased inflammation, poor tissue healing, and other diseases. As a result,…
Additional Resources
Strategies for Health by Steven Horne
In This Issue
-
The Sunshine Sharing Hour
Fats Can Be Good For YouFat. Just say the word and notice the emotions it evokes. The word can have very negative connotations in our society. Fats…
Become a Member
Steven Horne's monthly member program is a way for you to get great information about herbs and natural healing to build your herbal business. Including the ability to share issues of Sunshine Sharing like this one. Click here to learn more.
About Sunshine Sharing
Sunshine Sharing is an independent educational publication that helps people learn about herbs and natural healing. It receives no financial support from any herb or health product manufacturer.
The information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a health problem you should consult a competent health practitioner.
Credits
Managing Editor/Writer: Steven Horne
Editor: David Horne
Associate Editors: Carolyn Hughes, Katie Horne
Contact Share Account
2025 © Kether-One, Inc. All Rights Reserved.