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Tuesday, 15 September 2015

My "Superhuman Smoothie" Recipe -- for extreme health

Beware:  Your Body May Become TOO sexy if you drink something THIS good for you
by Mike Geary - Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist
Author of best-seller: 
The Truth About 6-Pack Abs

I've made this smoothie for some friends recently, and they joked that this was some sort of "superhuman smoothie" because it was so healthy, they hadn't even heard of half of the ingredients before.  They also said that it was not only incredibly delicious, but gave them insane amounts of energy.
I will warn you right off the bat... this could probably qualify as one of the healthiest smoothies on the planet, but based on the types of "exotic" ingredients, it's definitely not cheap.  But if you're willing to invest in the highest quality food ingredients for your own "extreme health", this smoothie can be part of your arsenal!

I'm also fully aware that some people in some areas of the country (or the world) may not have access to a health food store that has all of these ingredients.  However, if you live near any major urban area in any modernized country, or even if you're in a rural area but have access to a great health food store, you can find almost every ingredient.
I also firmly believe that the combination of SuperFood ingredients in this smoothie can really go a long way towards strengthening your immune system, giving you loads of energy, and also helping to burn body fat, build lean muscle, and control your appetite and cravings.
There's even some ingredients that can help boost libido, lower blood pressure, and more!
That's why I said this smoothie was only if you wanted EXTREME HEALTH!
And if you remember one of my concepts I always preach is obtaining the highest micro-nutrient density possible per unit of calories... this smoothie would rank at the top in that category!  It's also insanely high in antioxidants.
The "Superhuman Smoothie" Recipe for Extreme Health
Depending on your body size, the quantities in this recipe may actually be enough for 2 servings.  In a blender, mix together:
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (very low in sugar if you get the unsweetened variety)
  • 1 cup coconut milk drink (if you can't find the "coconut milk drink", you can use 1/3 cup canned coconut milk with 2/3 cup water, since canned coconut milk is much thicker and creamier than "coconut milk drink")
  • 1 packet unsweetened frozen acai puree (you can find unsweetened acai frozen puree at many health food stores)
  • A couple handfuls of frozen goji berries or other mixed berries (I've found frozen goji berries at Whole Foods stores... don't use dried goji berries as they'll make big chunks in your smoothie.  The frozen goji berries taste better too.  You can read more about the superfood status of goji berries here)
  • A small handful of frozen spinach
  • 1 packet of stevia (a natural non-caloric sweetener I like to use since I'm strictly against the use of artificial sweeteners)
  • 2 teaspoons of chia seeds (one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat...loaded with rare antioxidants, soluble fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and super high in omega-3's) 
  • 2 teaspoons of hemp seeds (significant amounts of zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and other minerals, as well as a high quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids)
  • 1 scoop of Boku SuperFoods powder (this stuff has to be the most amazing SuperFood mixture I've found yet!)
  • 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder  (good source of unique antioxidants, tons of B-vitamins, carotenoids, protein, and strengthens the immune system)
  • 2 teaspoons of raw cacao nibs (one of the highest antioxidant foods available; can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular function)
  • 1 teaspoon of raw organic cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of raw Maca powder (nutrient-rich, made from a south american root; purported to help increase libido; adaptogen that can help the body deal with stress)
  • 1 scoop of chocolate Raw Grass-fed whey protein (this is one of the only truly RAW and grass-fed whey proteins I've found)
  • 1 tablespoon of raw almond butter
Blend all the ingredients until thick and smooth.  I add the powdered ingredients after the blender is already running so that they mix easier.
This smoothie is so powerfully healthy for your body, you'll notice a consistent "super-energy" throughout the day without spikes and crashes if you start each day with one of these.  Also, if you consciously think about how nutritious this smoothie is, your body will actually get even better results, because of the power of the mind (placebo effect).
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Friday, 7 August 2015

Simple 30-second trick BOOSTS your metabolism (Do this daily for best results)

Do THIS daily to not only boost your metabolism, but also detox your body, balance your hormones, increase your immunity, and boost your energy
By Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Fitness Specialist &
Jeff Anderson - Weight Loss Coach
Authors of the best-seller: Do This, Burn Fat


  Did you know you actually have more than one type of fat in your body?  Sounds strange doesn't it?  Fat is fat, right?  If you look at yourself in the mirror and see something that jiggles... it's fat, right?
Well, the truth is that scienctists have actually discovered your body has more than one type of fat, and the really cool thing is that the amount of each "type" of fat actually changes as you age.
For the purposes of this article, we're only going to discuss 2 different types of body fat:
“White Fat” and “Brown Fat”
The White Fat tissue is what you usually think of as “fat” - the kind of fat that sits on your hips, butt, belly, and thighs.
It’s the fat most people are desperately trying to get rid of through diet and exercise.
Brown Fat Tissue, on the other hand, contains a much higher concentration of something called mitochondria, which are like “mini power stations” in your body and one of their roles is to literally burn fat to be used for energy…
When this happens, heat is generated from the cells and this is actually the primary reason brown fat is on your body in the first place.
You see, from the time you were a baby, Brown Fat has acted as a natural heating system for your body.
This is why babies have a higher ratio of active brown fat cells.  When they get cold, Brown Fat is “activated” to begin burning fatty tissue throughout the body.  Generating heat and warming them up from the inside
Now it was thought that brown fat only occurred in newborn babies, and was lost with age, but recent research has shown that this is NOT the case, but that in adults our Brown “baby” fat is simply lying dormant
Imagine if you could trigger your body’s natural stores of brown fat
to once again stoke the coals of your metabolism and begin
generating "internal heat" 
This would allow you to almost effortlessly melt away that extra layer of fat sitting on your stomach, butt, or thighs you’ve been trying so hard to lose for so long
You’d have a weight loss miracle on your hands, right?
That is why the pharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to create a pill that will use your body’s natural Brown Fat stores to active fat-burning
If they succeed, it will make them millions… probably BILLIONS!
Little do they know that the ancient yogis of India had already
discovered the secret to activating brown fat stores in an ancient
natural health technique that not only melts away unwanted body fat
But recent research has also shown to:
  • Decrease blood pressure
  • Detox your body
  • Increase your immunity
  • Supercharge your endocrine system to naturally balance your hormones…
… and I want to share this simple technique with you right NOW!
You see, you can accomplish this same amazing weight loss feat by simply standing under a cold shower for as little as about 30-seconds.
That’s it!!
Now hold on…
Before you click away vowing that this is much too extreme for you and you could NEVER take a cold shower, let me tell you WHY this works so incredibly well…
And then I’ll explain how you can easily make this a part of your daily routine and harness its powerful effects without feeling like a polar bear.
First, the why…
Brown Fat’s role is to act as a “rapid reaction force” that signals your body’s fat cells to generate heat when it feels cold, right?
That heat literally melts fat in its place
as it’s used for the energy you need to keep you warm
By standing under cold water, your Brown Fat cells are instantly called into action to tell the body you need to get warm and to start generating heat
This is why when you jump into a cold lake or pool you initially feel like you’re freezing, but in less than a minute or so you don’t even notice the cold at all.
It’s not that the lake or pool got warmer - Your body is simply responding by triggering the mitochondria of your fat cells to generate internal heat while your heart pumps that heat to your skin to warm you up.
As this happens your capillaries are expanded, and toxins are flushed out of your system allowing fresh, oxygenated blood to be circulated throughout your body, revitalizing your organs and invigorating the glands of your endocrine system
In essence, not only have you turbo charged
your body’s fat burning metabolism, but your
entire body gets an “instant tune up” that will
leave you feeling energized throughout the entire day!
Now, how to make this a super simple task that you won’t dread each day…
First, your body’s Brown Fat is for the most part located in your neck, upper chest, and back area so this is where you need to focus on primarily when in the shower.
Here’s all you need to do to ignite your Brown Fat…
First, start with a warm, but NOT hot, shower to begin your day, and then at the end of your shower, slowly begin to make the water cooler and cooler.
When the water is very cool, but not yet cold, simply turn off the hot water completely and allow the cold water to rain gently on your shoulders, chest and back - invigorating your body
It literally only takes about 30 seconds to benefit from this activity, but you’ll soon find it so refreshing that you’ll want to stay in the cold water for up to several minutes.
Step out of the shower to towel off and you’ll instantly feel the difference in your body!
Now, I’m not going to promise you that this is a ‘miracle weight loss cure,’ but it will absolutely help you burn more fat, while also revitalizing your entire body - both inside and out
And the best part is it really takes no extra effort on your part.
Easy enough, right?
Here’s what you should do next…
While so many men and women are out there depriving themselves with trendy diets, and exercising to the point of exhaustion there are actually several little things you can do right now that can have an even bigger impact on your weight loss efforts.
In fact, I’ve put together 101 more short, powerful, and downright sneaky fat-burning tricks just like this one, and all of these scientifically proven weight loss tricks are just as easy (and sometimes easier) to implement as this one, and will all help you to see dramatic results in the mirror in the shortest time possible.
I've been helping busy men and women just like you for well over a decade (over 500,000 busy men and women actually...) and the most dramatic, and long-lasting results are ALWAYS seen by those who make many small changes to their lifestyle (like the tricks I'm going to share with you on the next page) - not the ones who attempt to make huge, dramatic changes.
Simple strategies like…
Trick #44 - The inexpensive everyday kitchen item (that every home has) that will reverse your body’s fat-storing efforts by nearly 30%!
Trick #73 - The 45-second exercise you can even do while lying in bed that has the power to strip off an entire inch off your waist in the next 30 days!
Trick #99 - The candle (yes candle) that can help maximize your body’s own natural release of age-defying, fat-melting growth hormone and have less fat on your body within the next 8 hours!

All you have to do to discover those tricks, and so many more, is head to the bottom of the Next Page...
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Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Drink THIS first thing in the morning (3 major benefits)

This daily trick can help you detoxify, improve your digestion
and boost your metabolism & energy levels

by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist
Author of the best seller: The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging


You're bombarded with toxins in today's modern world...
everywhere from the polluted air you breathe, the water you drink,
the shampoos and other cosmetics that lather your body with chemicals,
and of course, all of the chemical additives, pesticides, hormones,
antibiotics and other harmful compounds in the food that you eat.

All of these TOXINS can have harmful effects on your body, harming
your metabolism and hormones, impairing your digestive system, and
zapping your energy levels.

If I could tell you ONE thing that you could do each morning right
as you wake up to help your body eliminate some of these toxins,
improve your digestion, stimulate your metabolism, and BOOST your
energy, would you do it?

Of course you would... and it takes less than 1 minute!

Here's the trick...

Immediately upon waking each day, squeeze about 1/2 to 1 full lemon
(depending on size of the lemon) into an 8 oz glass of warm or room
temperature purified water.  This is gentler on your body first thing
in the morning compared to ice cold water.  I've found that slicing
the lemon into quarters before squeezing by hand is easier than
squeezing halves.

Drink this at least 10 minutes before eating any food for the day.

Make sure to use fresh organic lemons to make this drink, and not
bottled lemon juice.  You want to use organic lemons to avoid the
pesticides that can accumulate.


3 Major benefits of this morning drink to your body, health, and energy:

According to a leading health publication,

"The health promoting benefits of lemons are powerful. For centuries,
it has been known that lemons contain powerful antibacterial,
antiviral and immune boosting components. We know that lemons are a
great digestive aid and liver cleanser.  Lemons contain citric acid,
magnesium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, calcium and limonene,
which supercharge our immunity so that the body can fight infection.

Lemons are considered one of the most alkalizing foods you can eat.
This may seem untrue as they are acidic on their own. However, in the
body, lemons are alkaline; the citric acid does not create acidity
once it has been metabolized. The minerals in lemons are actually what
helps to alkalize the blood.  Most people are too acidic (from eating
too much sugar and grains),
and drinking warm lemon water helps reduce overall acidity, drawing
uric acid from the joints. This reduces the pain and inflammation which
many people feel. And the American Cancer Society recommends
warm lemon water to encourage regular bowel movements."


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 Benefits that you can enjoy:

1. Improves your digestion:
Lemon juice helps your body improve digestion and stimulates bile
production. Lemon juice can even be an aid for heartburn and indigestion.

2. Boosts your energy for the day:
Even just the scent of lemon juice has been shown to improve your mood
and energy levels, and reduce anxiety.  Plus the detoxifying effect and
alkalizing effect of fresh organic lemon juice can improve your energy
through the removal of toxins from your body.

3. Helps you to lose fat:
Since lemon juice helps to improve your digestive system, aids in removal
of toxins, and increases your energy levels, this all combines together
to help you to lose body fat as well through improving your hormonal
balance... Yet another reason to add warm lemon water to your daily morning
routine!
That's a pretty simple trick, right?

Now for the great news...
Here's what you should do next...

I want to share with you how to find plenty of delicious foods, spices,
herbs, and nutrients that naturally boost your energy, fight joint pain,
lower your blood pressure, fight diabetes, boost your brain health, HEAL
your digestion problems, and boost your metabolism on the next page!

You will also discover over a dozen surprising tricks you can use daily
to FIGHT aging, helping you to look 5-10 years YOUNGER... 
click the button below to go to the next page to discover unique and
delicious anti-aging foods, spices, herbs, teas, and other potent
youth-enhancing nutrients:

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Thursday, 5 February 2015

Do THIS every morning with coconut oil (unusual detox trick)

Let’s face it, we are exposed to an alarming amount of toxins on a daily basis. From the BPA that lines your canned goods to the pesticides liberally sprayed on anything alive these days, our bodies are constantly absorbing an outrageous amount of chemicals.

Even though you may try to live as pure a life as possible, sneaky sources of dangerous metals are everywhere, even in the so-called “all natural” products that fool consumers into believing these ingredients are safe. Over time, high concentrations of metals build up in our systems and can lead to a wide variety of conditions, including, but not limited to:

•    Anemia
•    Dizziness
•    Fatigue
•    Dry skin
•    Joint or muscle aches
•    Loss of appetite
•    blood pressure issues
•    Nausea
•    Vitamin and mineral deficiencies


Try as you may, there’s just no getting around the obscene amounts of
toxins we are exposed to daily.

One unique little daily method to help your body detoxify is really
starting to get exposure everywhere lately... You can see the EXACT
simple steps to perform this daily detox ritual below:

>> Do this EVERY morning with coconut oil (unusual daily detox trick)

Friday, 31 October 2014

Drink this 2 hours before bed to sleep better (plus 5 tips for insomnia)

by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist
Author of the best seller: The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging

I've noticed in my travels and with working with clients that a large majority of people in today's fast-paced stressful world are struggling at least part of the time with falling asleep at night.
Over the years, I've also struggled on occasion with insomnia because of the stress placed on me by running a large publishing business.  And I've researched and learned quite a few tips and tricks over the years to help fight insomnia and fall asleep faster.
Without diving into every single technique I've learned over the years, I'll just touch on a few really simple, but powerful tips, foods, drinks, etc that I think can help you to fall asleep easier and faster too!
Here goes:
1.  The most important sleep tip to start with:
This one isn't a specific food or drink, but rather probably THE most important tip I can give you... if you don't follow this one, your chances of being able to wind down at night and fall asleep fast are unlikely...
You NEED to eliminate use of devices, computers, emails, and any other work related to your job (or other stressful things) at least 3 hours before you plan to go to sleep. Using devices or computers for casual reading at night is fine, but don't do any work that gets your mind overly activated, such as anything dealing with work or other stressful things in life. Also, even for casual reading, it's best to turn off devices at least 1 hour before bed as keeping your eyes focused on the light from devices is one thing that some researchers are saying could interfere with getting quality sleep.
An overly active mind late at night is one of the BIGGEST things keeping many people from falling asleep. As a success-driven entrepreneur myself, I used to work really late at night and then I'd find that my mind was always too active to actually be able to fall asleep, so I'd lay there for hours sometimes until I could get my mind to slow down so I could fall asleep.
This may sound weird, but one trick that's worked for me is to grab a book while I lay in bed on something that I find sort of boring and try to read the book in bed.  Because the topic is "boring" to me personally, it keeps my mind away from things that I find more interesting, and it allows me to fall right to sleep. So for example, if you find health and fitness interesting (I hope you do!), but you find economics boring, try reading an economics book as you lay in bed.  I bet you'll get sleepy and fall asleep much faster than if you laid in bed letting all your thoughts about daily life race through your mind.

2.  No caffeine after mid-day:
You've probably heard this tip many times, so I'll keep this one short... It takes about 6 hours for caffeine to be fully processed and eliminated by your body, so make sure your last caffeinated drink of the day (coffee, black tea, mate, etc) is at LEAST 6 hours or more before your planned bedtime.  And if you've been showing any adrenal fatigue from lab hormone tests, you should also consider reducing your daily caffeine intake if you currently use it.

3.  Tart cherries or tart cherry juice:
Tart cherries (Montmorency) actually contain a natural form of melatonin that can help you to naturally get sleepy and more easily fall asleep.  I've found frozen tart cherries a few times in specialty grocery stores and I use them for a late night smoothie occasionally.
I've also found a tart cherry concentrate in Whole Foods and other health food stores that you can add to a drink or caffeine-free tea at night to help get you that low dose natural melatonin.  I use 1 spoonful of this tart cherry concentrate in a cup of chamomile or mint tea late at night.  This helps immensely for calming down and falling asleep at night.
A side benefit is that tart cherry also contains powerful antioxidants that fight joint pain, gout, and other inflammation related problems.

4.  DON'T overdose on melatonin supplements (most contain TOO MUCH)
Did you know that MOST people overdose on melatonin supplements.  Most melatonin supplements come in either 3 mg or even 5 mg doses.  However, according to some researchers, anything more than 1 mg might be too high of a dose, which can disrupt your sleep cycle the following day, making it hard to wake up in the morning, and harder to fall asleep the following night, disrupting your overall sleep cycle.
The proper dose seems to be something less than 1 mg from most experts on this topic (this was even discussed on the Dr Oz show too), which is why I choose to NEVER use melatonin supplements, and only get the small natural quantities found in tart cherries or tart cherry juice.

5.  Night time teas:
Try "night time teas" that have relaxing qualities such as chamomile tea, mint tea, lemongrass tea, or all of them mixed.  A side benefit of chamomile tea, and another reason that I try to include it in my weekly night tea repertoire is that chamomile tea contains unique phytonutrients that can help fight estrogenic overload from all of the xenoestrogens that we are exposed to from chemicals, pesticides, etc in today's chemical laden world.
Also remember that you can add a spoonful of the tart cherry concentrate and you'll get a double-whammy of sleep aid!  This works well about 1-2 hours before bedtime to help your body and mind relax.
One more tip...
If you still have troubles falling asleep even after implementing all of these tips, make sure to pay attention to fixing any hormonal issues you might have, including any possible adrenal fatigue, since being overly stressed out during the day can cause imbalances in your natural cortisol cycle which can make you more awake at night and more tired in the morning (obviously the opposite of what you want).
Eliminate any stressors from your life that you can, and also trying other relaxation techniques including meditation as a way to deal with stress if you still feel that you're too stressed out each day.
I hope today's topic gave you some immediately useful tips that you can use to start falling asleep easier and faster and feeling more rested and energetic when you wake up in the morning!
Make sure to pay attention to ALL of the tips above (especially #1) as they can all combine into a powerful regimen that relaxes you to sleep each night without any more insomnia, leaving you more energetic and ready to be productive when you wake up each day!
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  • Lowering high blood pressure
  • Controlling or reversing Type 2 Diabetes
  • Boosting your sluggish metabolism
  • Cutting off excess body fat
  • Improving your brain health and memory
  • Slowing down the aging of your skin, joints, and organs
  • Healing your digestion problems
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Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Drink THIS First Thing in the Morning:

This daily trick can help you detoxify, improve your digestion and boost your metabolism & energy levels

by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist
Author of the best seller: The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging

You're bombarded with toxins in today's modern world... everywhere from the polluted air you breathe, the water you drink, the shampoos and other cosmetics that lather your body with chemicals, and of course, all of the chemical additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and other harmful compounds in the food that you eat.

All of these TOXINS can have harmful effects on your body, harming your metabolism and hormones, impairing your digestive system, and zapping your energy levels.

If I could tell you ONE thing that you could do each morning right as you wake up to help your body eliminate some of these toxins, improve your digestion, stimulate your metabolism, and BOOST your energy, would you do it?
Of course you would... and it takes less than 1 minute!
Here's the trick...
Immediately upon waking each day, squeeze about 1/2 to 1 full lemon (depending on size of the lemon) into an 8 oz glass of warm or room temperature purified water.  This is gentler on your body first thing in the morning compared to ice cold water.  I've found that slicing the lemon into quarters before squeezing by hand is easier than squeezing halves.
Drink this at least 10 minutes before eating any food for the day.
Make sure to use fresh organic lemons to make this drink, and not bottled lemon juice.  You want to use organic lemons to avoid the pesticides that can accumulate.

3 Major benefits of this morning drink to your body, health, and energy:

According to a leading health publication, TheAlternativeDaily.com:

"The health promoting benefits of lemons are powerful. For centuries, it has been known that lemons contain powerful antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting components. We know that lemons are a great digestive aid and liver cleanser. 
Lemons contain citric acid, magnesium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, calcium and limonene, which supercharge our immunity so that the body can fight infection.

Lemons are considered one of the most alkalizing foods you can eat. This may seem untrue as they are acidic on their own. However, in the body, lemons are alkaline; the citric acid does not create acidity once it has been metabolized. The minerals in lemons are actually what helps to alkalize the blood.  Most people are too acidic (from eating too much sugar and grains), and drinking warm lemon water helps reduce overall acidity, drawing uric acid from the joints.

This reduces the pain and inflammation which many people feel. And the American Cancer Society recommends warm lemon water to encourage regular bowel movements."

Benefits that you can enjoy:
1. Improves your digestion:
Lemon juice helps your body improve digestion and stimulates bile production. Lemon juice can even be an aid for heartburn and indigestion.

2. Boosts your energy for the day:
Even just the scent of lemon juice has been shown to improve your mood and energy levels, and reduce anxiety.  Plus the detoxifying effect and alkalizing effect of fresh organic lemon juice can improve your energy through the removal of toxins from your body.

3. Helps you to lose fat:
Since lemon juice helps to improve your digestive system, aids in removal of toxins, and increases your energy levels, this all combines together to help you to lose body fat as well through improving your hormonal balance... Yet another reason to add warm lemon water to your daily morning routine!
That's a pretty simple trick, right?
Now for the great news...
Here's what you should do next...
I want to share with you how to find plenty of delicious foods, spices, herbs, and nutrients that:
  • Naturally boost your energy, 
  • KILL joint pain,
  • Lower your blood pressure,
  • Fight diabetes & control blood sugar,
  • Boost your brain health,
  • HEAL your digestion problems,
  • and Boost your metabolism on the NEXT PAGE!

You will also discover over a dozen surprising tricks you can use daily to FIGHT aging, helping you to look 5-10 years YOUNGER... click the button below to go to the next page to discover unique and delicious anti-aging foods, spices, herbs, teas, and other potent youth-enhancing nutrients:

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Which of these cooking oils are destroying your health? (the truth may surprise you!)

Some of these oils are healthy and some are VERY unhealthy -- soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, corn oil, etc... Let's take a closer look.
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Author of best-sellers: The Truth About 6-Pack Abs 
& The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging


Today, I wanted to give you my take on a confusing subject to most people:
...why some oils and fats you may use in cooking, baking, or other food use are actually harmful to your body, and why some are healthful.
Here's the deal...
A lot of people seem to think that anything labeled as "vegetable oil" is good for you. NOT A SHOT!
Most of what is labeled as "vegetable oil" is simply heavily refined soybean oil (processed under high heat, pressure, and industrial solvents, such as hexane)... sometimes perhaps it may also be heavily refined cottonseed, safflower, corn, grapeseed, or other oils too.
In most instances, almost all of these processed oils are NOT HEALTHY for you.  I'll explain why below...

If you buy processed food or deep fried food, you can usually be certain that these unhealthy oils are used to prepare your foods (or worse, it may use hydrogenated versions of these oils... aka - trans fats).

You may have even bought some of these oils for your own cooking or baking at home.
The problem with soybean oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil, safflower oil, and other similar "vegetable oils" is that they are mostly composed of polyunsaturated fats (the most highly reactive type of fat) which leaves them prone to oxidation and free radical production when exposed to heat and light.
Processed polyunsaturated oils are the most inflammatory inside our bodies because of their high reactivity to heat and light. This inflammation is what causes many of our internal problems to develop such as heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases.
Note: It's ok if a polyunsaturated fat source isn't processed such as in whole foods like various nuts and seeds... In that case it's usually not inflammatory (as long as it's not been exposed to high heat), and nuts are usually a great source of healthy polyunsaturated fats. By the way, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are both polyunsaturates, and a healthy balance of approx 1:1 to 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is considered healthiest.
Your best bet is to choose raw nuts and seeds whenever possible to avoid the oxidation of polyunsaturated fats that can occur during roasting of nuts and seeds.  Keep in mind though that some nuts are mostly monounsaturated, (for example, macadamias), so the issue of roasted vs raw nuts is less of an issue for highly monounsaturated nuts.
However, all of the vegetable oils listed above are generally heavily refined during processing, so that makes them already inflammatory before you even cook with them (which does even more damage).
Here's the actual order of stability of a type of fat under heat and light (from least stable to most stable):
1. polyunsaturated
2. monounsaturated
3. saturated

Here's something that mainstream health professionals will never tell you...
Saturated fats are actually the healthiest oils to cook with!
Why?  Because they are much more stable in cooking conditions and less inflammatory than polyunsaturated oils with cooking.
This is why tropical oils such as palm and coconut oils (and even animal fats such as lard and butter) are best for cooking... they have very little polyunsaturates and are mostly composed of natural saturated fats which are the least reactive to heat/light and therefore the least inflammatory in your body from cooking use.
That's also why natural butter (NOT margarine) is one of the best fats for cooking. This all goes directly against what you hear in mainstream health talk... because most health professionals don't truly understand the biochemistry of fats, and falsely believe that saturated fats are bad for you... when in fact, they are actually neutral in most instances... and saturated fats from tropical oils are actually good for you as they contain mostly medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are lacking in most people's diets.
In fact, lauric acid is one of the abundant MCTs in tropical oils and is known to strengthen the immune system.  Lauric acid is even being studied currently in medical studies for controlling contagious diseases.
To summarize... your best cooking or baking fats are generally butter or tropical oils such as palm or coconut oil.  Olive oil (extra virgin preferably) is okay for lower cooking temps as it's mostly monounsaturated, so moderately stable.  I also like avocado oil and macadamia nut oil for baking as they are mostly monounsaturated and relatively stable for baking, plus add great flavor! 
The mostly polyunsaturated oils such as soybean, corn, grapeseed, cottonseed, safflower, etc, are the least healthy for cooking or baking.
My choices for top healthy cooking oils that I use:
  • Virgin Coconut Oil (very stable at med-high temps and healthy fats)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (only for low temp cooking)
  • Real Butter (grass fed butter is actually healthy and contains important nutrients like vitamin K2, omega-3's, and CLA.  Kerrygold is a popular brand of Irish butter that's grass-fed and readily available in most grocery stores)
Of course, with all of that said... we should keep in mind that trying minimize our cooking with oils can help to reduce overall calories. Cooking with oils in moderation is okay and can actually help satisfy your appetite more, but be careful not to overdo it as the calories can add up fast.
Also, please don't be fooled by deceptive marketing claiming that canola oil is healthy for you -- it's NOT! 

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