Oil info - Page 2 - Steroids Source Talk

stillgoingstron · #11 (**permalink**) 05-25-2016, 07:59 AM

I've been saying this for years and finally in the light of scientists coming out and stating the true facts the media are finding it hard to keep demonising saturated fat.
Saturated fat is good fat. Necessary fat. It's what we are designed to eat. It doesn't make you fat. Excessive carbs do that. Eat saturated fat (not the buggered up sat fat found in processed food though) and your health will improve. As will your training.

eazy · #12 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:40 AM

Ratio Rationale
Evaluate the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio.
Cutting-edge nutrition authorities now advise a 3:1 ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fats, a radically different approach from the 20:1 ratio found in the typical Western diet. To reach this ideal ratio, oils too heavy in omega 6 should be avoided as they promote an inflammatory environment.

By the way, in case you believe that arterial plaques are mostly saturated fat, here's some fatty facts for you: Over 50% of arterial plaque is polyunsaturated, while only 20% is saturated fat.

eazy · #13 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:40 AM

Any Additional Powerhouse Nutrients?
This is where you have to look beyond the poly, mono, and saturated percentages. Some oils contain high levels of natural antioxidants, while others contain virtually none. Some strengthen the immune system and promote healthy skin, while others are pro-inflammatory and can lead to degenerative disease.

Note: I'm referring to unrefined oils only! Don't use refined oils as they're put through commercial processes like bleaching and deodorization that strip nutrients and reduce omega 3 concentrations. The chart below only references unrefined oils – refined oils aren't even up for consideration!

eazy · #14 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:41 AM

Top Oils
So without further ado, here are my top 6 oils and their "squat rack ranking."

1. Red Palm Oil
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Most pundits say to avoid this oil; I couldn't disagree more. The oil has a very unique, reddish-orange color due to it being loaded with carotenoids including alpha carotene, which is even more cancer protective than beta carotene. To put this in perspective, palm oil has 300 times more carotenoids than tomatoes! Interestingly, even though Vitamin A levels can get too high (which is rare), this isn't true for their precursors, the carotenes.

It doesn't stop there. The Vitamin E in red palm oil contains all the tocopherols and tocotrienols. Evidence continues to mount that the tocotrienols are very powerful antioxidants, possibly even stopping LDL oxidation. You can even cook with this oil as it's very heat stable. I like to add a tablespoon or two onto my eggs in the morning.

eazy · #15 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:41 AM

Coconut Oil
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Another very misunderstood oil. Early studies concluded that it raised triglyceride levels but failed to mention that the studies used hydrogenated or refined versions.

Unrefined coconut oil is almost all saturated fat, and a great deal of the fat is medium chain triglycerides, which are sent to the liver and converted into quick energy. Interestingly, farmers in the 1940s used coconut oil as a feed, thinking all the saturated fat would help their cows put on weight quickly. It didn't work. The cows were all active and lean, and went on to win "most ripped" at the heavyweight class at that year's Mr. Olympia. Not surprisingly, the idea was deemed a failure.

What I like most about coconut oil is its lauric acid content. This fat, typically only found in breast milk, is a powerful immune system strengthener and is part of the reason breastfeeding is so healthy for infants. There's a huge body of evidence showing lauric acid to be a great anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial substance as well.

eazy · #16 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:41 AM

Macadamia Nut Oil
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This oil is a powerhouse. It has even more monounsaturated fat than olive oil (85%), with a large portion being oleic acid. This is important because that particular fatty acid helps to incorporate omega 3 fatty acids into cell membranes. Experts Mary Enig and Fred Pascatore have documented how these fats lessen the need for EFA's. Lastly, it's also a very stable oil to cook with and can withstand temperatures as high as 410 degrees.

eazy · #17 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:41 AM

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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America's darling, and with good reason. There's a mountain of evidence showing that EVOO raises "good" cholesterol or HDL due to its high amounts of oleic acid. This is my preferred oil for salads, but don't be afraid to just drink it or put it in your shakes. You can cook with it on low heat, although it's not as heat stable as the more saturated fats out there, or even as stable as other monounsaturated fats like macadamia nut oil.

eazy · #18 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:43 AM

Hemp Seed Oil
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This oil actually has the ideal balance of omega 6 to 3 (57% omega 6 and 19% omega 3) and even has GLA in it. Don't cook with it, but feel free to toss it in shakes or on salads.

eazy · #19 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:44 AM

Walnut Oil
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This oil is a great salad topper. 59% of it is omega 6, 16% is omega 3, so it's not far off from the ideal ratio, either. Unfortunately, it has a really low smoke point, so stick to using it with salads.

eazy · #20 (**permalink**) 05-26-2016, 05:44 AM

Honorable mention
Avocado Oil
This oil has an extremely high smoke point of 520 degrees and is loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids (70%). However, the taste is a little odd, even for those diagnosed with avocado fetishes.