Dr. Mercola April 26 2008 35,098 views
Hi Cheryl,isn't it most likely that the cholesterol issue was raised in order to get most of the over 50's (at least) on medication?? Make money, money,money for the pharmaceutical companies??
You might already know that the aim is to have every healthy (YES healthy) person on medication - equivalent to 'chewing gum'sales - this was the expressed vision of a leading pharmaceuticals man a few decades ago -(sorry his name escapes me at the moment) BUT - how well they are succeeding ! ! !
What will the next biggie they'll pull out of the hat to worry us and get doctors writing prescriptions in the millions ???
Let's wait and see . . .
All this 'science' promised when I was young to heal all our ailments and address the energy crisis by the time I had grown. Has anyone noticed that we have not had any significant medical 'cures' since penicillin and polio vac??
What happened to the better energy they promised? Cancer cures?
We were told that with the invention of the computer and better scientific techniques that the advancement curve was supposed to get steeper and multiply upon itself like compound interest!!
You cannot trust any MANMADE substance. It is the nature of the beast. MAN cannot MAKE something better because he has no vested interest in making it good and better. ONLY IN MAKING IT PROFITABLE!!
They are so full of lies and deceit and love for the 'all mighty dollar' that how can anyone with even HALF a brain believe anything that they say??!!??
##**Maybe they gave the most of the American public lobotomies when we weren't looking!! HA! HA!**## LOL
That's the wisdom we have obtained by opening our eyes, doing our own research and seeing how our body actually responds. I am constantly amazed at how many people still have such faith in technology that they believe man-made foods and drugs can provide all of the answers to problems that have affected us all down the centuries. Thirty years ago, technology was so impressive I thought it could solve any problem if we just tried harder, but my own illness brought me to the realization that the profit motive paints a rosier picture than reality and hides inconvenient problems from the public. Now I think science is a wonderful tool when political repercussions and other social realities are taken into consideration, but I am highly suspicious of technology because it is science in bed with industry, which attracts the devil just as quickly as religion + government.
Deadly nightshade is natural but it can be fatal. Plants can't move so many have evolved poison which works as a defence mechanism. Many, many plants protect themselves from being eaten.
Barbara, where did you get that from with the 20 to 30 grams daily? Did your body tell you? Also can it be that you had migraines because of dehydration?
Your body, more precisely the hormone leptin, should be the guideline when to stop eating. 20-30 grams seems awfully little, but if that is your limit and you feel good with that, that's fine and I'm happy your health improved. However everyone seems to be little different. I eat lots of cheese, nuts, avocados, but overall in moderation, and that's the key. If you eat too little or too much of anything, your body may not like it. I am as healthy as it can be with ideal weight and superb sleep. If we, mammals, ate only fruits over a long periods of time, we wouldn't be able to survive Winters. There is a reason for FAT in life!
Pat, l would agree with you whole-heartedly. Low fat diets can indeed lead to weight gain, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and low HDL-C. Its all to do with insulin and leptin metabolism, which, if unchecked, will lead to type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and its complications. Consumption of artificial trans fats, and excessive intake of polyunsaturates from margarines, cooking oils, and bakery products, will undoubtedly impact on our health over the medium-long term. For greater understanding on this subject, l'd recommend Ron Rosedale's book "The Rosedale Diet" and Mary Enig's book "Know Your Fats". See also Ron's articles on this website. They certainly provide plenty of "food for thought".
what if we make French fries using a good oil such as coconut oil, wouldn't that make them trans fat free?
Yes, but they would still be full of acrylamides. The higher the starches, the worse the acrylamide content. Cooking longer and lower temps helps.
You can also make rutabaga or turnip fries. Though I have to say, they aren't quite the same thing!
I do most of my cooking with virgin coconut, olive, and sometimes.....BUTTER!