Fats That Heal and Fats That Kill

[one...two...tree 2,762]

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/fthftk.htm

[~*Maria*~ 1]

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I had posted an article about nuts not making people fat and Lou Lou (whom I respect and admire) stated that raw nuts are healthy, but roasted nuts are not and she explained why - even good fats (oils) under high temperature become bad fat. She was right, of course.

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2. Frying. Research consistently shows that fried (over-heated) fats correlate with increased cancer and cardiovascular problems.

The oils best for our health, those richest in the healing essential fats, become most toxic when fried. But frying heat also damage hard, stable, saturated tropical fats and butter.

The browned (burned) parts of fried, deep-fried, toasted, roasted, baked, broiled, barbecued foods are toxic. By definition, toxic means: 'of, or relating to, poison'. And poison, by definition, is: 'any substance that, when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism causes death or injury'. Either quickly, or slowly. In the case of toxic oils, they do their poisoning job slowly.

The inner part of burned (browned) foods is fine, because it does not reach burning temperatures-it is actually steamed in the water it contains.

The best oil for frying? If health is what we want, water is the only oil appropriate for frying. We're back to steaming, poaching, boiling, or pressure cooking our foods. Or, even better in most cases, eating them raw.

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/fthftk2.htm

[almaty 19]

thanks for the link, brother stevie, ..i am going to read it later tonight

[one...two...tree 2,762]

thanks for the link, brother stevie, ..i am going to read it later tonight

YW... and thank you, Lou Lou, for always giving out sound advice on health and nutrition.

[Caladan 19]

The best oil for frying? If health is what we want, water is the only oil appropriate for frying. We're back to steaming, poaching, boiling, or pressure cooking our foods. Or, even better in most cases, eating them raw.

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/fthftk2.htm

I know it's not your writing but WATER IS NOT AN OIL. Frying in water is called boiling.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

The best oil for frying? If health is what we want, water is the only oil appropriate for frying. We're back to steaming, poaching, boiling, or pressure cooking our foods. Or, even better in most cases, eating them raw.

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/fthftk2.htm

I know it's not your writing but WATER IS NOT AN OIL. Frying in water is called boiling.

Hmmm... I've seen open Japanese style grill plates where they sprinkle water and/or soy sauce when frying. I'm not sure if that's what the author means though.

[~*Maria*~ 1]

I had posted an article about nuts not making people fat and Lou Lou (whom I respect and admire) stated that raw nuts are healthy, but roasted nuts are not and she explained why - even good fats (oils) under high temperature become bad fat. She was right, of course.

....

2. Frying. Research consistently shows that fried (over-heated) fats correlate with increased cancer and cardiovascular problems.

The oils best for our health, those richest in the healing essential fats, become most toxic when fried. But frying heat also damage hard, stable, saturated tropical fats and butter.

The browned (burned) parts of fried, deep-fried, toasted, roasted, baked, broiled, barbecued foods are toxic. By definition, toxic means: 'of, or relating to, poison'. And poison, by definition, is: 'any substance that, when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism causes death or injury'. Either quickly, or slowly. In the case of toxic oils, they do their poisoning job slowly.

The inner part of burned (browned) foods is fine, because it does not reach burning temperatures-it is actually steamed in the water it contains.

The best oil for frying? If health is what we want, water is the only oil appropriate for frying. We're back to steaming, poaching, boiling, or pressure cooking our foods. Or, even better in most cases, eating them raw.

http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/fthftk2.htm

Okies, gotcha

[one...two...tree 2,762]

from the article...

Here's a key point on fats and body fats:

The commonly held belief that fats make you fat is completely wrong. Those who are seriously overweight are almost always fat-phobic carbohydrate junkies. They avoid fats, develop food cravings, and eat sweet and starchy foods. The body does not need the carbohydrate fuel that sweets and starches provide. The body turns into fat all carbohydrates that are not burned for energy.

It is not easy to convince people who want to lose weight to eat more fat. But consider this. In the last 10 years, our intake of fats has decreased from 42% of calories to 35%. This in response to national dietary goals set by experts who operate on only half of the story on fats. It is clearly the wrong advice to give, because in those same 10 years, obesity has gone up, from 20% of the population to 33%. What does that tell you? It's common sense!.

Eating less fat is making us fat. We should be eating more fat. But remember, it should be the right kind of fat. Not the processed fats, but the essential ones.