Good Fat, Bad fat.....

Not all fat is bad!! Its amazing how many people have been telling me on my detox how I must be avoiding salad dressings, how can I cook without oil etc. I have to say I have learnt a lot about food on this adventure. But I have learnt a lot about fat. Not calories. That for me is the blessing about this detox - no calories to count, ask me how many calories are in a carrot or a piece of carrot cake and I am so NOT your man. The trick is to find the foods that are good for your body and eat them.

For a good diet in general your body needs fat!! One of the most useful books I found so far has been Ian Marber's book "The Food Doctor - Everyday Diet" mostly becasue he explains things succinctly and clearly. One of his key statements is that you need to "Eat Fat to LooseFat" mad as it sounds it makes perfect sense. ou give your body fats it can process easily and avoid the fats that clog up your system and stick to your ribs! So less saturated fats, less cholesterol - more essential fats such as Omega 3 and 6 rich fats. Seeds oils and cold pressed oils are prefect for this. So Olive Oil, Flax Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Peanut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Safflower Oil... all sorts are out there for you to experiment with. Some are great for cooking with - others make fab salad dressings or dipping oils.