Oil is Fat
And I did mean F-A-T fat, not P-H-A-T phat. Dr. Fuhrman will tell hands down, olive oil is not health food. He talks about it in Cholesterol Protection for Life. Here’s an excerpt:
Clearly food producers have figured out just how gullible most people really are.
I know you were told that olive oil is health food. It is not. Keep in mind, oil is processed food, it is not a natural whole food. Oils, even if they are monounsaturated, should not be health food because they are low in nutrients and contain 120 calories per tablespoon, promoting weight gain.Sadly, many food producers continue to try and dupe us into thinking that olive oil is a health savoir. Now, in this video Jeff Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN and his lively cousin further dispel the olive oil myth. Take a look:
Sure, olive oil and almond oil are improvements over animal fats and margarine, but they still are a contributor to our overweight modern world. Overweight Americans consume and average of three tablespoons of oil in their daily diet, adding and extra 360 calories to their food each day. You need to reach a thinner, ideal weight to achieve maximum protection against heart disease and to reverse heart disease. Use oil, even olive oil sparingly or not at all; certainly, do not have more than one teaspoon per day.
As an alternative to oil, you can make great tasting salad dressings from raw nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pistachios and avocados.
Clearly food producers have figured out just how gullible most people really are.
