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and heart disease are rare, the inhabitants there drink olive oil by the
glassful.
It’s doubtful that we could obtain the same healthy arteries by con-
suming as much olive oil as the people living on these islands do. The
oil they drink is greenish, opaque, and thick—whereas the olive oilSOME HEALTHY FAT S A N D OILS
➤ Coconut oil. This supersaturated oil does not increase
cholesterol levels because the blood carries it directly to the
cells where it is used as fuel to make energy. (All other fats
and oils entering the bloodstream are dropped off in the liver,
where they are “loaded” onto LDL or HDL carriers and
returned to general circulation.) Coconut oil is an excellent
cooking oil because it can be heated to a very high
temperature without being denatured and becoming
carcinogenic. Organic coconut oil is sold in health-food stores.
➤ Ghee (the liquid part of butter). This is good for cooking
because it doesn’t break down. It is used in Ayurvedic
medicine, the ancient Indian form of healing, because it is
thought to be good for the ojas (soul).
➤ Goose and duck fat. This fat is healthy for the cardiovascular
system. Save the fat given off by the roasting duck or goose.
Refrigerate and use as a spread on bread.
➤ Extra-virgin olive oil. Two Spanish brands, Columela Picual
and Nuñez de Prado, being greenish and opaque, contain
more nutrients than clear, yellow olive oil. Unfi ltered olive oil
prevents artery damage and cancer. You can order these
brands through the Whole Foods Market website
(wholefoodsmarket.com).
➤ Freeze-dried vegetables. The green powder in a jar sold in
health-food stores is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid
because it’s made up mostly of green, leafy vegetables. Two or
three spoonfuls in apple juice daily is a good substitute for
anyone who doesn’t like green, leafy vegetables.
➤ Butter. Cultured, unsalted butter is available in most
supermarkets as well as in health-food stores.