Re: Olive Oil is BAD for Us????? Opinions on Esselstyn
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:36 pm
Eye-opening, Merouleau- thank YOU I found an online container company and ordered several 4 oz glass bottles (brown to prevent oxidation) to transport EVOO when traveling or eating at a restaurant. It allows me to always use the high polyphenol stuff and not have to rely on poorer quality oils- bad idea for ε4s.
Welcome apod! Great paper. Proof that polyphenols really DO matter. I'd love to see full-text.
Well put, Richard.
Welcome apod! Great paper. Proof that polyphenols really DO matter. I'd love to see full-text.
.My main point was the positive effect of EVOO. If it was as bad as Esselstyn says, he probably would have predicted a worsening of clinical outcomes in PREDIMED. There is no perfect study, and we need true peer review and watchdogs to keep the scientists honest, even vegan boosters like Ornish, but I maintain that PREDIMED supports the inclusion of EVOO in a healthy diet
Well put, Richard.
I totally agree that the ideal amount is very much up for debate and will certainly vary by individual. FWIW, I've settled around 3 TBS a day. By eating a highly nutrient dense diet, I still meet (or greatly exceed) all nutrients per cron-o-meter tracking...with the exception of potassium. I'm often a little short there, but serum levels are good.The amount of it to use is clearly up for debate. I think including 50g/day of added oils, even EVOO, is pushing it as it can easily crowd out other potentially nutrient-dense foods from the diet.