WHAT I SHOULD EAT PART 2- Fat Phobia

Since the 1980's the Food and Drug Administration and dietitians have told us fat (especially saturated) causes heart disease and make you gain weight and should be avoided. The 'low fat' diet craze led to big food companies marketing 'low fat or no fat' foods and artificial spreads as 'heart healthy.' In order to avoid fat, the FDA recommended largest amounts of grains (think bottom of the for pyramid) which are mainly processed carbohydrates. Largest observational research has shown that eating red meat, butter, and whole food fat sources are excellent for overall health when consumed with a low starch/carbohydrate diet.  The largest culprit to the rise in obesity, diabetes, diabetisty, and cardiovascular disease is the over consumption of processed carbohydrates (grains and sugar) which constantly raise insulin levels and inflammation throughout the body.  The chronic rise in inflammation in the arteries leads to formation of plaque. Eating fat will not increase your body fat percentage just like eating cholesterol will not give you a heart attack.  More health professionals and media members are realizing that fat is not the enemy. Look for the next issue of TIME magazine for more information about the history of the 'low fat' diet and the negative impact it is having on our health. 

Foods to avoid to decrease inflammation in the body: 

sugar, artificial spreads, processed grains, vegetable oils, canola oil, soybean oil

How to add healthy fat sources into your diet: 

wild caught fish,  butter/ghee, eggs, avocado, olives (not canned), coconut, nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, NOT peanuts), coconut/olive oil