Sure did. I had a job as an exploration geologist. It was a fantabulous job – it was science + art + curiosity + adventure + community all wrapped up behind the secure doors of the West Houston high-rise.
Ironically – and unlike most of the oils in the grocery store – the oil that I was exploring for – was 100% natural and organic.
Let me share some amazing intel with you – about the so-called Heart Healthy oils that we’re sold.
They aren’t really heart-healthy. At least, they’re not proven to be. AND unfortunately – most of them aren’t natural and organic either. In fact, the majority of these oils that we consume, are from genetically modified crops.
If you’re on my list – you’ve seen this fine video… which is pretty incredible. Notice how canola oil is processed and bleached and de-odorized. Awesome. (If you’re not on my list – you can hop on it here)
[And holy crap – I just realized that in this video she says “…which North American farmers have been growing for about 30 years.” >>> This fails my traditional foods test straight off the bat.]One of the best things that you can do for your health today – is to identify where ‘vegetable oils’ are in your life – and work to reduce and/or eliminate them. There is no requirement for vegetable oil in a human diet as far as I know – and we CAN opt out of this giant unplanned human experiment that are in.
In short – I avoid them because they are thermally unstable (they readily oxidize with heat/light) and they are very high in omega-6 fats relative to omega-3 fats (which is unnatural).
The main places that you’ll find them are in marinades and dressings, processed foods, and restaurant foods.
Personally – I opt for butter to cook with, and dress my salads with poached eggs or sauerkraut/fermented veggies or guacamole or homemade cole slaw or just salt & pepper.
As always – if you’d like some support in your quest to gain health… shoot me a line, I’d like nothing more than to help.
Cheers!
