How Do You Remove The Sources Of Omega 6
Hidden Omega 6s
The best advice I can give you is to get into your cupboards and read the labels on everything in there. If you see vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil or any of the French names like Colza/tournesol then throw them out. It may seem wasteful but this isn’t real food and taking good care of your health is priceless, your health is the most valuable thing you will ever have.
TIPS: Sauces like Mayonnaise contain very high amounts of Omega 6 and are toxic. Salad dressings usually are made with toxic seeds oils too. Olives are often in Vegetable oil instead of their natural olive oil ( which is more expensive – Think: More profits for the food industry. Vote with your wallet and make good choices and make your own sauces and dressings. )
SWAPS : Coconut oil is the best oil for frying and sautéing. Make your own mayonnaise with olive oil, raw egg yolks and lemon juice. Animal Fat like lard/tallow for roasting/frying is good too. Use Butter and never, ever use low fat spreads or margarine.
Grains
Those of you that know me, will know I am not a fan of grains by now. Especially wheat which contains a high amount of Omega 6. There are some great alternatives if you like bread but want to quit completely, but simply cutting down is a good start. Look for Keto breads on Amazon which should be completely wheat and grain free.
TIPS: Many processed foods and sauces contain wheat flours as thickeners. Always read the labels on food you buy, if you aren’t making it from scratch as these will nearly always have the cheapest of ingredients contained in them which yes, maximise profits for the manufacturer and are the worst for your health.
SWAPS: Try almond flour instead of wheat flour when you are making a crispy ‘breadcrumbs’ style coating for your chicken breast or pork chops. Use alternative or older grain flours to general wheat, like buckwheat or rye to thicken sauces you make yourself at home. Make alternative choices.. don’t have a baked pastry, make yourself fat bombs instead.
Recipe
Bacon & Avocado Fat Bombs
Fat bombs are a popular keto snack that can help increase your fat intake and satisfy your cravings. Bacon and avocado fat bombs make a beautiful combination of tasty salty fats and creamy avocado.
Bacon & Avocado Fat Bombs
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/4 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine the crumbled bacon, mashed avocado, cream cheese, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well until a smooth paste forms. Roll the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
The conventional advice on dietary fats and heart health needs reassessment. Saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods like eggs are beneficial, while vegetable and seed oils high in Omega-6 are harmful.
To combat rising heart disease and chronic illnesses, we must embrace natural fats, scrutinise food labels, and avoid toxic oils.
Our health is paramount, & informed choices can help us avoid the pitfalls of modern dietary misinformation.
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