At Feast Kristina, a nutritionist, explained some of the most recent developments regarding the toxicity of processed seed oils, including canola and safflower oil. It is the omega-6's that are now suspect in compromising our health.Just as excessive sugar intake is a major dietary factor in heart disease, research is now indicating that excessive omega-6 vegetable oil consumption promotes the inflammation associated with heart disease and other chronic conditions as well.
Kristina attended our Devotional last Thursday, and we continued the conversation. 
I showed her my cooking-project workbooks, which show no restrictions on any foods, just the joy of cooking - especially for our friends. If there is a preference for vegetarian dishes or Mediterranean fare in my cooking journals it is due to having a garden, and making yogurt and cheese. She said it is difficult to get people to change their eating habits. 
We both agreed that part of the hurdle is food preparation - having the time to prepare good food well in advance of mealtime. Research also has to be unbiased and thorough. In time, the crisis of obesity and heart disease will dictate that people must have the facts, as well as access to good nourishing food, a regular fitness program, and lots of support within the family and community.
I showed her my cooking-project workbooks, which show no restrictions on any foods, just the joy of cooking - especially for our friends. If there is a preference for vegetarian dishes or Mediterranean fare in my cooking journals it is due to having a garden, and making yogurt and cheese. She said it is difficult to get people to change their eating habits. 
We both agreed that part of the hurdle is food preparation - having the time to prepare good food well in advance of mealtime. Research also has to be unbiased and thorough. In time, the crisis of obesity and heart disease will dictate that people must have the facts, as well as access to good nourishing food, a regular fitness program, and lots of support within the family and community.
