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Is There a Link Between Seed Oils And Body Weight?

Is There a Link Between Seed Oils And Body Weight?

It would seem so.

Dr. Cate Shanahan, M.D. has been researching this area for over 20 years and it is hard to argue with her theories.

Recent discussions from Sarah Berry from ZOE have caused a lot of friction within the nutrition world. She said that seed oils are not inflammatory and may actually be healthy for us.

Yet Dr Cate has put together a very convincing case highlighting the negative health impacts and there has been much debate over the safety of consuming seed oils.

My personal view is that because they are highly industrially processed and we are consuming them more than ever, it’s highly likely that they are not beneficial.

Why? Because the processing makes the oils unstable and very prone to oxidisation. This is also due to missing protective nutrients and exposure to light and heat.

It gets even more confusing, because not all seed oils are bad.

Seed oils come from the seeds, rather than the fruit, or pulp of a plant.
Refining them for mass production creates toxic compounds because polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are less stable in heat and light than saturated or monounsaturated fats.

Hellman’s ‘Real’ Mayonnaise, for example, contains 78% rapeseed (canola) oil.

Rapeseed oil is not something that was in our food system over 40 years ago.

And seed oils can be found in high amounts in ‘ultra-processed foods’, so by default, when you avoid UPF, and eat REAL food, you avoid seed oils too.

Dr Cate has created a really helpful guide which you can download from her website.

Here is a sample for you and here are the green flag oils!

You can start by making small changes. That’s what we’re doing in our household, starting by swapping out any of the worst ones that have crept in.

We don’t fully know the impact to our health, but by avoiding heavily fried foods and foods containing these oils where possible, we are preventing their potential to harm our health.

This International Women’s Day, I reflect ❤️

This International Women’s Day, I reflect ❤️

A picture tells a thousand words. ❤️

This International Women’s Day, I reflect.. ❤️

Each client of mine receives a bespoke recipe plan

Each client of mine receives a bespoke recipe plan with their protocol, if they wish. It’s most likely going to be one based around the Mediterranean diet, or more specifically the Longevity diet. So if you ever feel stuck, then stick with these core principles and if you would like a free copy of my Med Diet Recipe Guide, there is a link in the bio 🙂

Many studies show compelling evidence of the benefits for overall health and lifespan.

⭐️Reduced Mortality Risk
A large study following over 25,000 women for 25 years found that those who closely adhered to the Mediterranean diet had up to a 23% lower risk of all-cause mortality. This reduction in risk extended to both cancer and cardiovascular mortality, which are the leading causes of death globally.

⭐️Cardiovascular Health
The diet has been associated with a 20% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

⭐️Cancer Prevention
The diet’s anti-inflammatory properties and high antioxidant content may contribute to this protective effect.

⭐️Cognitive Function
Several studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of developing forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Key Components of the Mediterranean Diet
💚High consumption of plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds)
💚Olive oil as the primary source of fat
💚Moderate intake of fish and poultry
💚Limited consumption of red/processed meats and ultra-processed foods

Mechanisms of Health Benefits

⭐️Anti-inflammatory properties combat inflammation, a key driver of many chronic diseases.

⭐️Antioxidant abundant in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.

⭐️Healthy fats e.g. olive oil and fatty fish provides omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health.

⭐️Fibre content from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables supports digestive health and helps maintain a healthy weight.

⭐️Polyphenols found in plant-based foods improve cholesterol levels, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and inflammation.❤️

Reflections from my experience so far on the fasti

Reflections from my experience so far on the fasting mimicking diet:

I contacted Prolon who sell a 5 day fasting mimicking diet protocol, and they kindly sent me a box to try as I was drawn towards it due to the potential for it to help my clients with weight loss and improving metabolic markers.

I was already well aware of Dr Valter Longo, a US-Italian professor who has been voted in the top 50 most influential people in health in the world for his pioneering work in the fields of fasting, longevity and cancer prevention. Valter has extensively researched the benefits of fasting and how to fast in a safe, controlled and effective way, and this is how Prolon was created.

Prolon is a calorie restricted diet with the foods and drinks provided for you. Each day contains 7-800 cals and doesn’t break the fast, even the yummy keto bars. There is soup, snacks, teas and a glycerol drink that prevents muscle wastage.

I’m not going to lie, my first fast was hard. On day 2 I had a dull headache all day, even though I don’t drink caffeine, I have later come to realise that I wasn’t hydrating well enough.

On day 3 I felt really cold and I was so hungry, but on days 4 and 5, I felt amazing! My skin was glowing, I had bags of energy and my mind was clear and focused.

I was actually excited for my 2nd fast the following month, which I have just completed and found much easier. No headaches, coldness and hardly any hunger.

Research has shown that fasting in this way once a month for three months can reverse your biological age by 2.5 years and improve metabolic markers such as LDL and HbA1c blood glucose.

What it has also done is to completely change my mindset around food. I’m much more grateful and mindful of what I’m eating, how much I am eating and when I’m eating. Some bad habits had crept in around snacking, treating myself and mindless eating. I have also lost 6lbs which had crept on over the last few years, so I am really pleased with that.

I’m so excited about the potential this has for longevity, T2D, heart health, weight loss and possibly cancer prevention. Next time I will go into more detail on the mechanisms of action.

As we step into March, it’s a time to reflect ba

As we step into March, it’s a time to reflect back and to look forward to what’s ahead. 💛 I have some very exciting developments in the pipeline that I’ll be able to share soon.

March is also National Nutrition Month, which highlights the connection between diet, physical health, and overall well-being.

As practitioners, we encourage individual to create eating plans that focus on consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and getting daily exercise in order to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.

I also want to take this moment to send gratitude to so many people who have helped me on my journey so far, and who enable me to help and reach so many more people.

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Want a deep dive into the big issue of ultra-proce

Want a deep dive into the big issue of ultra-processed foods?

ION’s comprehensive CPD course is going away soon, so don’t miss out this chance to learn more!

Discover the latest research linking UPF to chronic diseases and explore practical strategies to minimise their impact with me Layla Gordon.

Link in bio

A huge thank you to our Elevate Retreat product sp

A huge thank you to our Elevate Retreat product sponsors! We were blessed to be able to give away a goody bag worth £150 to each guest! 🤩

@prolonuk - the science of longevity ⭐️

@drinkfhirst - the healthy fizzy drink ⭐️

@nootra.uk - the tasty creatine gummy’s ⭐️

@precisionbiotics - the probiotics that work! ⭐️

Thank you again from team Elevate @iamjamesoliver @hole.david @theretreatnewforest

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