The document discusses the complexities of dietary fats, emphasizing the importance of understanding healthy versus unhealthy fats for better health decisions. It critiques outdated media narratives and health recommendations concerning fat consumption while promoting the individual's journey towards holistic health. It provides guidance on fat types, safe cooking oils, and suggests a weight rebalancing program alongside further nutritional support.

1. Fats: Good, Bad, and Demystifying the Media Rachel Maskell, HHP

2. “…the gardener does not make the garden grow. Nature does. The gardener protects the integrity of the garden by promoting growth in some areas, restricting it in others, adding compost to keep the soil fertile. He observes and nurtures the interaction between the garden and the environment” - Excerpt from Between Heaven and Earth What is a Holistic Health Practitioner

3. Why this topic? Lots of information available! My own personal journey Clarify what the media is telling us Where are the studies coming from Learn what foods contain what How do we know if we are getting toxic or healthy fats Help us to make better decisions for our own lives Empower ourselves to live healthier and happier

4. My Own Journey 2008 2004

5. Media’s Story Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States AHA, USDA, and United States Department of Health and Human Services recommend diets low in saturated and trans fats and only 30% of diet coming from fats Mypyramid.gov lists prepackaged foods for breakfast and snacks as well as canned fruits and vegetables as being equal to fresh How have these programs helped our nation’s health?

6. Lipid Hypothesis Proposed by Ancel Keys, PhD in 1950’s States that saturated fats and cholesterol in our food raise cholesterol levels in our blood leading to heart disease. What was the study that lead to this hypothesis?

7. http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fats-and-oils/7189/2 Fat Content in Vegetable Margarine

8. Fats 1 of 3 macromolecules we need for fuel 95% of fat we eat in the form of fatty acids Four subcategories of fatty acids Not all fats are created equal

9. Polyunsaturated Two or more double bonds Do not pack together easily Unpaired electrons make these highly reactive Important fats: essential fatty acids - Omega 3 and Omega 6

10. Monounsaturated One double bond Do not pack tightly together Liquid at room temperature and solid when refrigerated Common fats: oleic acid in olive, sesame, almonds, avocados

11. Saturated No double bonds Highly stable Pack together tightly Best to cook with Common fats: lard, butter, meat fat, unrefined coconut oil

12. Trans Fats Man made Created by adding hydrogen atoms to unsaturated oils Similar in shape to saturated fatty acids Increases shelf life Commonly found in processed foods

13. Trans vs Cis

14. Do These Apply to You? Chronic fatigue Low energy Anxiety Depression Mood swings Thyroid imbalance Hypoglycemia Insulin resistance Skin problems like eczema, dry skin, patchy skin Food cravings Gallbladder ailments Bacterial infections Fungal issues, like candida Viral infections Digestive problems including IBS and Chron’s Weak liver Gas and bloating Sagging, wrinkled skin

15. Our Bodies and Fat 60% of brain Cell membrane Calcium absorption Liver protection Feeds the heart High energy source Lung surfactant Healthy kidney function Hormone production Vitamin absorption

16. Effectively Utilizing Oils Eliminate Trans fats Includes hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated and refined oils Basic rules in choosing oils Organic, unrefined, cold pressed Recommended ways to use oils High heat Unrefined Coconut oil and Ghee Low heat Olive and Sesame Pies and Pastries Unrefined Coconut oil Get rid of rancid oils

17. Fats and Food Unsaturated Omega 3 Cold water fish Flax seeds and oil Hemp oil Walnuts, pumpkin seeds Dark green leafy vegetables Egg yolk Omega 6 Nuts Seeds Unrefined sunflower oil Evening primrose Saturated Butter Meat fat Unrefined Coconut Oil Best to cook with Supplementation Fermented Cod Liver Oil Vit A and D EPA and DHA Activator X Butter Oil Superfood used with fermented cod liver oil

18. Next Steps Weight Rebalancing Program Customized Nutrition, Health, Exercise, regular one on one consultations and support Next Webinar Heart Health for the month of February

19. References Dr Enig, M., Fallon, S.; 2005; Eat Fat Lose Fat ; Plume, NY Dr Campbell-McBride, N.; 2004; Gut and Psychology Syndrome ; Medinform, Cambridge www.mbbnet.umn.edu/hoff/hoff_ak.html CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 1999-2006 www.americanheart.org www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9MgWiNusw

20. Contact Info Rachel Maskell, HHP [email_address] 203.444.4127 www.heritagehealing.com Brook Rivera, LMT, Nutrition counselor [email_address] www.raw-joy.com www.heritagehealing.com