Myth #7 Olive Oil is not the best oil to cook with.
High heat oils like grape-seed oil and coconut oil do not burn at high temperatures the way olive oil does. Grapeseed, safflower, and coconut oil are able to retain their beneficial properties throughout the cooking process unlike olive oil. Some oils, like avocado oil, nut oils, and flax oil should never be heated. If you ARE using olive oil to cook, heat your pan first, add olive oil, then immediately add your food.
Myth #6: Soy milk is the best alternative to cow's milk
It is a good idea to rotate your milk sources- almond milk, rice milk,coconut milk, goat or sheep’s milk, and soy milk or cow dairy only asa portion of you dairy intake.Too much soy can negatively affect your health, from thyroid problemsto hormonal imbalance. Too much estrogen in the body leads to problemssuch as weight gain, inflammation, and cancer.
Soy is promoted as a healthy alternative to estrogen replacement forsome women, as a possibly way to reduce the risk of breast cancer, asa way to minimize menopause symptoms, and as a healthier, low-fatprotein alternative for meats and poultry. But what all the positivestories fail to mention is that there is a very real -- but veryoverlooked -- downside to the heavy or long-term use of soy products.
Soy products increase the risk of thyroid disease. And this danger isparticularly great for infants on soy formula.This is not information that the powerful and profitable U.S. soyindustry wants you to know. The sale of soy products is big business,and the increasing demand for soy protein products, soy powders andsoy isoflavone supplements is making that an even more profitablebusiness than ever before.
Myths: True or False, Coming up next month:
Cereal or Oatmeal is the best way to start your day.
Organic food is just a fad and too expensive.
Sugar is bad, so sugar alternatives must be better for you.
... And more!
Myth #5 Cow dairy is necessary for optimum health and calcium
Three quarters of the human population cannot properly digest milk andother dairy products. Milk is not necessary for a balanced andnutritional diet. Leafy green vegetables are a superior source ofcalcium. Legumes and whole grains provide all the proteins required byhumans.
Too much milk consumption can actually cause osteoporosis.It is a good idea to rotate your milk sources- almond milk, rice milk,goat or sheep’s milk, and cow dairy only as a portion of you dairyintake. Variety and moderation are important wen it comes to cowdairy.
And do not believe the dairy industry that you NEED milk for calcium.Eat your organic veggies for calcium (ie. broccoli, cabbage, carrots,celeriac, celery, and chicory greens, to name a few!) and you will beahead of the game.
MYTH #4 Root Vegetables like carrots, yams, and butternut squash are
too high in sugars, and should be avoided.
Root Vegetables are high in complex carbohydrates, which take longer to digest that simple carbohydrates. They are a great source of sustained energy, not to mention beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals. Some promote healthy heart and skin, and help to lower blood pressure. Some contain more vitamin e than any other low fat food, and are great sources of potassium and iron. They are also beneficial for a healthy digestive system. Onions reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and strokes, and have natural antibiotic actions. Squash and pumpkins lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and cataracts, and contain high levels of Vitamins C E and Carotenes.
Don’t be afraid of complex carbohydrates because of their sugarcontent- they are a critical part of any healthy diet. Eating localand seasonal will provide your body with the right nutrients at theright time of year. Root vegetables are especially prevalent in thecolder fall and winter months, and eating them at their peak of seasonwill help you ward off colds and flu’s.
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