My kitchen is stocked with olive oil, coconut oil, and butter from pastured, grass fed cows. If you asked most Americans if they thought my fat and oil selections were healthy, they would probably only agree with the olive oil.
Slick food industry marketing has convinced most people that fats and cholesterol are harmful, artery clogging criminals…to be avoided at all costs. They suggest we use margarine and concoctions of vegetable oils instead.
As it turns out, maragarine, butter-imitations, and vegetable oils are damaging our bodies. Check out Dr. Mercola’s breakdown of how and why here.
Also, this website for a great book, Eat Fat, Lose Fat; has some revealing research.
Including healthy fats in your diet is essential for optimal health. Know your fats!