We just got back from a seminar this past weekend. We got to tour Standard Process’s farm and facility which was absolutely amazing. We also had additional education. Some of what we learned was not new information to me but when I was reminded of it, I thought I should remind patients of it as well.
When I talked about fat in foods, two patients in a row said that this was new information to them. This is a good time to go over some of this “new information.”
Here is the reminder I gave to the patients today: Fat is actually good for you! Whole milk and real butter are good for you. Your heart actually prefers saturated fat for fuel despite what we have been told for years. The truth is that saturated fat does NOT make you fat. It is actually all the supposedly “healthy” polyunsaturated fats (vegetable oils) that contribute to the health conditions that plague our country.
A couple of quick notes: raw milk is best because of all the beneficial bacteria (the good guys!) and enzymes but, if you do not have access to raw milk (find nearest by visiting realmilk.com) or are not convinced of its safety yet, the next best is full-fat pasteurized milk. This is the regular milk you can find at your local grocery. The same goes for butter. When it comes to yogurt, aim for plain, full-fat yogurt and add your own fruit to sweeten it. Smoothies are a great treat! If you like, you can also try Kefir, which I had described to me as “yogurt on steroids!” Coconut oil is also on this healthy list of real saturated fat that helps fuel your body.
For more on dairy and fat and general nutrition, visit The Weston A. Price Foundation at http://www.westonaprice.org/.
No comments:
Post a Comment