Nonhydrogenated margarine poses a risk to your health, since it’s made with
refined vegetable oils, contains excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, and
may contain trans fats—even with no hydrogenation. There should be no
margarine in your diet, period.
Here is a sample of the amount of trans fats in various foods with partially
hydrogenated fat or soybean oil:
Which Fats Are Best to Cook With?
Saturated fats, such as butter, ghee, and coconut, are best to cook with since they
are extremely stable at high temperatures and do not oxidize, create free radicals,
or interfere with hormone production. Monounsaturated oils, such as extra-virgin
olive oil, can also be used, but at much lower temperatures. Refined
polyunsaturated oils should never be used for cooking, since they create free
radicals when heated.
Eating the Right Kind of Fats Is Key for Successful Weight Loss and Good
Health
Only by eating the right kind of fats can you lose weight, stabilize your insulin
and other hormones, and prevent disease. The natural fat I favor on the Perfect
10 Diet can turn off your hunger hormones for hours. That’s pretty amazing, but
if you’re still thinking, “Why is everybody else saying the exact opposite?” then,
my friends, remember that our dietary recommendations were written by
politicians, not scientists.
Figure 4.10: Classifications of Fats and Oils by Long-Chain Fatty Acids C14-22