Stay Away from These Fats & Oils-Transformation TV-Episode #020

Dr. Josh Axe tells you exactly which oils to stay away from and why. And he gives you healthy alternatives for cooking and making your own salad dressings. Find more recipes for healthy alternatives at

Unhealthy Oils:

1. Vegetable

2. Canola

3. Cottonseed

4. Hydrogenated

5. Trans fats

•Different oils have different heat thresholds.

•Most oils, when heated, change molecular structure. This process, called oxidation, causes the oils to turn rancid and converts good fats into bad fats.

•Every cell in the body is composed of fat, called a lipid bilayer. Therefore, in order to be healthy, it’s essential to consume good, healthy fats.

Healthy Oils:

1.Olive Oil (Organic, Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin)

•Olive oil is not healthy to cook with or heat at high temperatures because it oxidizes at high temperatures.

•Olive oil contains healthy Omega-9, monounsaturated fats, which help balance hormones.

2. Grapeseed Oil (Organic)

•Grapeseed oil is a healthy oil to cook with because it has a higher heat threshold. It does not oxidize at high temperatures.

•Grapeseed oil contains healthy Omega-9 monounsaturated fats, which help balance hormones.

3. Coconut Oil (Unrefined, Expeller-Pressed)

•Coconut oil is a healthy saturated fat that contains lauric acid, which is a medium-chain triglyceride that helps the body burn fat and lose weight.

•Coconut oil is a healthy oil to cook with because it has a high heat threshold and does not oxidize at high temperatures.

4. Organic/Raw Butter (Grass-Fed )

•Organic butter is a healthy saturated fat that contains CLA, conjugated linoleic acid, which helps the body burn fat and lose weight.

5. Ghee (Organic, Grass-Fed)

•Ghee is a clarified butter derived from India.

◦The protein is removed, so it is often more tolerated by those who are casein intolerant.

Action Steps:

1. Eliminate unhealthy oils from your kitchen.

2. Find healthy oils in your local grocery store or health food store.

3. Read food labels.

◦Avoid:

◾Vegetable

◾Canola

◾Cottonseed

◾Hydrogenated

◾Trans fats

◦Look for:

◾Olive Oil

◾Grapeseed Oil

◾Coconut Oil

◾Organic, Grass-Fed Butter

◾Organic, Grass-Fed Ghee

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