irreplaceable flavor profile. Sesame oil also contains a ton of antioxidants that can help minimize heat oxidation. Use it occasionally.
n Walnut: Walnut oil is a tasty nut oil. It is high in Omega-6s, so don’t use it often. Buy it in small quantities; a small dash goes great with cooking or in salad dressing.
n Palm: Palm oil is highly saturated and heat stable. Red palm oil is also stable, but it deserves special mention for its nutrient density.
OILS TO AVOID n Canola Oil: Canola oil comes from rapeseed, a completely unpalatable seed high in erucic acid, which is bitter and very toxic. Canola oil is rapeseed oil processed and stripped of erucic acid. It is called a “heart healthy” oil rich in healthy Omega-3s, but canola oil processing uses heat of 500 degrees. This causes the major portion of the Omega-3s to become rancid on the shelf before you consume it. n Corn: According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 1 tablespoon of corn oil contains 7.239 grams of Omega-6 fatty acids and 0 grams of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids accelerate the growth of cancer cells, such as prostate tumor cells, and tumor growth, whereas Omega-3 fatty acids protect the body from cancer, according to research by Isabelle Berquin published in the “Journal of Clinical Investigation” in 2007. n Peanut: Restaurants like to tout that they use “healthy” peanut oil in their deep fryers. Peanuts are legumes and legume oils go rancid very easily. n Sunflower & Safflower Seed: While touted as “healthy,” these oils are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids with little to no Omega-3s to balance them out. n Cottonseed: Cottonseed oil is in many food products because it’s cheaper than other oils. It is a “partial hydrogenated” oil which means it is altered to maintain stability and is high in unhealthy trans fat. n Grape Seed: This oil gets a lot of hype as a good replacement for olive oil, but it has high oxidation potential. n Soybean Oil: Soybean oil is another partially hydrogenated oil, which means it is high in unhealthy trans fat.
Healthy fats are important, and oils are a big source of some of those good fats. I recommend staying in the realm of olive oil, coconut oil, and a little avocado oil. If you want to venture out, a few of the nut oils like walnut are alright in small amounts. As for the rest, avoid them like a two-lane highway at rush hour. Get your good, healthy fats in you and enjoy a healthy life.
Dr. Michael Boss has been a practicing chiropractor and wellness practitioner for more than 20 years. He is co-founder and president of Elevate Life, and he provides treatment programs that focus on functional healthcare, nutrition, acupuncture, exercise, hormone
function and balance, chronic diseases, nutriceuticals and more. He also co-hosts the weekly ELEVATE LIFE Wellness Hour on 550 KTSA. Call 210-264-2570 for an individual consultation, or visit
www.elevatelifewellness.com to learn more.
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