Every oil or fat provided to us by nature from whole food sources, when left unrefined and unadulterated, helps our body in numerous ways. They provide a concentrated source of energy, as well as the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances. Fats carry important fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E, F, K and other nutrients such as Co-Q10. Dietary fats are needed for the conversion of carotenoids to the active forms of the Vitamin A complex and play a vital role in the health of bones and endocrine glands. Fats transport calcium and many trace minerals, such as iodine, to the various tissues of the body. Raw and unrefined fats (and oils) strengthen the immune system and decrease systemic inflammation.

This is observed when high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (CRP), an indicator of systemic inflammation, is lowered by the consumption of foods high in fat, like tuna. There is growing evidence that systemic inflammation is the major cause of heart disease. Lipoprotein (a), another substance in the blood that indicates systemic inflammation, lowers with increased saturated fat intake, which also fuels the heart muscle. The heart draws on its reserve of fat as an energy source in times of stress. Fat is also the precursor material for a majority of hormones. Hormones are the body’s messengers and are critical for the optimal functioning of our brain, digestive, nervous and reproductive systems. To not eat fat is to intentionally starve the endocrine system.

We should avoid food products that contain trans fatty acids, including shortening, hydrogenated oils, margarine and most phony ‘butter’ spreads. The falsehood that saturated fat in butter being bad for us is based on a myth. Nearly all fats and oils exist as a combination mixture of saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids — regardless of animal or plant origin. Unfortunately, the media has led the public to believe that fats and oils exist singly as one type of fatty acid. This is not the case when you look at raw fats and oils from unrefined whole food sources.

Olive oil contains 16% saturated fatty acids, 11% polyunsaturated fatty acids, and 73% monounsaturated fatty acids. Coconut oil, now touted as one of the greatest health foods, especially helpful in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, is 91% saturated fat and 7% monounsaturated. See Figure 19. Public media has again provided dietary misdirection by telling us to avoid saturated fats. They are all important for the healing body to thrive.

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