Agave Nectar is extracted from Agave plants but it is highly refined and basically raises your insulin level the same way that high fructose corn syrup does. Don't be fooled like I was with the "All Natural" label. I have switched to honey or maple syrup when I use sweeteners.
Grape seed oil is high in natural sugar and also has a really high Omega 6 content but it does have some Omega 3. Use it in moderation. The only thing I really use it for is Paleo crunch but I haven't made that in a long time.
Coconut oil has one of the lowest omega 6 count but it doesn't have any Omega 3.
Check out this picture of our oils- should make it more clear. This was from http://paleozonenutrition.com/
Your goal with using oils is to make sure that they are as close to an even ratio of Omega 6 and Omega 3. Notice Safflower oil- 74.6g Omega 6 and 0 Omega 3. Clearly not a great choice.
Why should we balance our Omega 6 and Omega 3 Fatty acids?
You don't want to burn yourself in the shower so you balance the hot and the cold right? Well that is what we are doing with Omega 6 and Omega 3. Omega 6 is linked to inflammation where Omega 3 is linked to anti-inflammatory. The best ratio is about 4:1 to 1:1. This information comes from here. Check out their site and see what the Omega 6 and Omega 3's are for other foods.
Keep in mind that you can't stress out about the foods you eat, your body will evolve and you need to listen to what it is telling you. If you stress about what you are eating, you are adding unhealthy energy to your body and causing health issues due to stress. Make healthier choices and eliminate as needed.
No comments:
Post a Comment