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Mopping up the myths about fats
are saturated fats bad?
...sunflower oil and olive oil are a better
option than butter?
It is ancient news that cooking with sunflower
oil turns the oil rancid!
This rancid oil creates free radicals and these
go onto cause blood vessel damage
‘plastic bottles’ in general contain cancer
causing chemicals
Are we just not adding fuel to the fire?
I think it is time for some good news...butter is
MUCH better
Butter is natural, heat stable and of course
tasty and is rich in vitamins A, D, E and K
Find out more at my book launch Sun 5 April,
3pm |
01/03/2009 Monthly Boost March 2009Buttering Up! 
Dear All,
Welcome to this wonderful sunny month of March. In our part of the
world, new life is coming into bloom, the birds are singing and the
colours are making their appearance (alas!) and everyone seems to have
more of a ‘pep’ in their step…what a beautiful season....swiftly moving
on... Last week I was on the ‘tube’ and I noticed the food standard agency’s
new advertising campaign. I have included one of their campaign images
above in this Monthly Boost and thought it was time to mop up the myths on
fat. Is the ad implying
Well if the answer to the above questions is ‘Yes’ then they are
severely mis-informed. The researchers behind this ad campaign need a
prompt education in basic nutrition.
It is ancient news that cooking with polyunsaturated fats such as
sunflower oil turns the oil rancid! This rancid oil creates free radicals
and these go onto cause blood vessel damage impacting the overall health
of the body and the mind. The cardiovascular, immune and hormonal systems
are attacked by these rancid fats and not forgetting to mention the
negative impact on cognitive function, which includes memory,
concentration and emotional balance (such as depression, hyperactivity,
Alzheimer's...just to name a few).
What seems more disturbing is the established fact that ‘plastic
bottles’ in general can leach cancer causing chemicals and most of these
polyunsaturated fats come in such bottles. These oils take in the
chemicals from the plastic as they are fat soluble!
Are we just not adding fuel to the fire? Not only are our bodies being
harmed by these rancid fats but they are being slowly poisoned by the
toxic plastic chemicals. But not to worry, we have healthier options like
butter or use olive oil (only at low temperatures) for cooking. If you
like sunflower oil or any of the other polyunsaturated fats (like pumpkin
seed, rape seed oils etc) then ensure that the oil is stored below room
temperature in a non plastic bottle and only use it cold. Do not heat it.
I think it is time for some good news. Sticking with butter is MUCH
better. Butter is natural, heat stable and of course tasty! Not to mention
that it is rich in vitamins A, D, E and K (the fat soluble vitamins) which
are seemingly lacking in the ‘low fat dieters’. At this point you may be
thinking doesn’t butter cause 'high cholesterol'? To get the low down on
this either pick up my book: 'Fat doesn't make you Fat' or come along to
the launch of the book. Not only are saturated fats vital for optimum
health but they are the only fats that are heat stable.
Hopefully this leaves you with some ‘thought for food’. We would also
like to invite you to my book launch of 'Fat doesn't make you Fat!’, it is
available from http://www.khushmark.com/
Book Launch Details 020 8974 9444 (Borders Kingston) We would love it if you would come and join us on this special
occasion. Will wine and cheese be served? Or more poignantly will the wine
be organic and the cheese full fat? All to be addressed on the day.
To vitality and health
Khush Mark (PhD)
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