I was talking with one of my patients about which food might be causing inflammation, and which food belongs to the anti-inflammatory category. I do believe all diseases and sicknesses are caused by inflammation. Inflammation does not have to be sore and red like rheumatoid arthritis; you are not able to see hidden chronic inflammation in the gut. One inflammatory food is “vegetable” cooking oil we use on the daily basis. Avoid vegetable oils you buy at the supermarket. Almost all of them are inflatable in nature.
This is the most recent (3/20/22 article from Functional Medicine University). Please take a look. Olive oils are full of monounsaturated fats, which help lower the risk of heart disease. Good-quality olive oil contains Omega-3 and -6, is loaded with vitamins E and K, as well as anti-oxidants. But is YOUR olive oil good quality? Read this article to learn more!
This article explains the adulterated olive oil (with video). Please take a look!
On your next shopping trip, chose pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil, EVOO for short. Much of the store-bought EVOO is diluted with peanut oil, which is HIGHLY inflammable and is clearly documented by U.C. Davis Olive Oil Times.
If you would like to know more about EVOO, California Olive Oil Council is a great resource for you. I use olive oil for salad, dipping sauce, hummus, etc… Remember, Olive Oil is most suited for non-cooking foods due to lower smoke point. Oils for high smoke point (suited for cooking) are Avocado and Coconuts oil.
Here are my top 3 choices:
One is Kasandrinos, another one is California Olive Ranch which you can buy at whole foods or order through Amazon.
Bariani, California Olive Oil, Kirkland Organic, Lucero, Lucini, McEvoy Ranch Organic, Olea Estates Ottavio. Look for the approval California Olive Oil Council (COOC Certified Extra Virgin) is listed on FMU article on 3/20/22.
