Even the "natural" section of grocery stores contains products you should not eat! Here are two different mayonnaise jars I scoped out at a local Cub Foods. One is made from canola oil, and the other from soybean oil.
Why you shouldn’t consume vegetable oils:
- Canola,
corn, soybean and other vegetable oils are usually made from GMOs.
- These
oils are HIGHLY processed, unlike coconut oil, olive oil, and real butter.
- Vegetable
oils contain HIGH amounts of Omega 6, throwing off the Omega 6 : Omega 3
ratio which should be 1:1.
- Veggie
oils should not be used in cooking due to high heat causing the oil to
oxidize.
- Vegetable
oils contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats that oxidize in our
bodies, which can lead to inflammation in the arteries.
Healthy Alternative:
Homemade Mayo-Makes a little over 2 cups
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
2 whole Organic eggs
1 tbsp. Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 tsp. Sea salt
2 tsp. Prepared mustard
2 cups Light extra virgin olive
oil (not a vegetable blend)
Directions:
Blend eggs, vinegar, salt, and
mustard in food processor. While machine is running, slowly add oil, VERY
SLOWLY!! Continue until all of the oil has been added and the eggs and oil have
formed an emulsion or mayonnaise. Taste for sea salt and adjust if needed. Store in refrigerator for up to 2
weeks.
Copyright,
2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum
Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle
coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier
you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You
will also learn how important balance between primary foods
(relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and
secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
www.optimumwellnessmn.com
Low-Fat Diets vs. Vital Fat Your Body Needs
The fear of weight gain has caused most of us to think that all fat is bad. Oil is a fat – so many of us avoid it. However, while it’s true that some fats and oils are dangerous for your health. Not all fats are bad; some are actually very beneficial!
Healthy Oils include olive oil, avocado oil, raw walnut oil, coconut oil, hemp oil, flax oil, and grape seed oil. They provide your body with the nutrients it needs to build cell membranes, absorb vitamins, cushion vital organs, protect you from extreme temperatures, build hormones, lower inflammation, and make up some of your brain tissue.
Dangerous Oils are those which have become altered in the manufacturing process as in the case of hydrogenated oils (trans fats). These oils have no place in your diet! Since your body can not recognize or metabolize these fats, they naturally contribute to weight gain by clinging to cells and prevent detoxification. These damaged fats also cause inflammation, damage and contribute to heart attacks and stroke. Dangerous oils include hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and vegetable oils, specifically canola oil.
Canola oil- there is no such thing as a wild canola plant growing anywhere on our planet. Canola oil is a genetic manipulation of rapeseed oil and is man-made. Avoid canola oil in your diet at all costs.
Hydrogenated oils – the world is waking up to the realization that altering foods is harmful to consumers. Hydrogen, forced into otherwise non-hydrogenated oils, causes these fats to become more stable at room temperature, thereby extending the shelf life of candy bars and packaged foods. Never purchase any product that reads “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” on the ingredients label. Beware of labels that read “trans fat free,” because manufacturers can modify serving sizes to meet “trans fat free” standards, while still loading their products with hydrogenated oils.
Vegetable oil is cheap and is found in nearly every packaged food and salad dressing in the grocery store. They include soybean oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, and others simply labeled as “vegetable oil.”
Margarine – whether your margarine is made from trans fats or vegetable oils, it falls into the category of damaged fats and should be avoided. It is one molecule away from being plastic!! Ants will not even eat margarine if left outside!! Butter is much closer to its natural source and state – making it a superior choice over margarine. Try ghee, which is a clarified butter.
Other sources of healthy fats include: grass-fed meat, omega-3 eggs, walnuts, avocado, fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and etc.
Copyright, 2012, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or
jackieamart@hotmail.com.
As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
http://www.optimumwellnessmn.com/
