A Big Fat Debate

[DynamicBalance]

https://civileats.com/2011/03/04/a-big-fat-debate/

Great article on why the low-fat paradigm is not scientifically valid. The only caveat I would add is that quality matters - a lot! Unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil sold in dark containers is health promoting, while any olive oil in clear containers is not (it's rancid!). Similarly, there is a world of difference between butter from organic grass-fed cows and CAFO cows. The grass-fed butter is a beautiful yellow color, while the grain-fed butter is pale and lacking in nutrients. Animal fats from livestock fed a natural diet and with access to fresh air and sunlight will always be better for your health (and the health of the planet).

I'd also like to add that any oil stored in a plastic bottle should be avoided (see Most Plastics Leak Harmful Chemicals Into Food, Study Finds)

Laurel Blair, NTP
www.dynamicbalancenutrition.com