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While olive oil and canola oil are by far the most popular monounsaturated fats in use, macadamia nut oil is superior to cook with because of lower levels of polyunsaturated oil (3 percent for macadamia nut oil versus 8 percent for olive and 23 percent for canola). As a result, while olive oil and canola oil can form lipid peroxides (rancid byproducts created through oxidation) at relatively low cooking temperatures, macadamia nut oil is stable at much higher temperatures (over twice that of olive oil and four times more stable than canola).

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While olive oil and canola oil are by far the most popular monounsaturated fats in use, macadamia nut oil is superior to cook with because of its lower level of polyunsaturated fat (3 percent for macadamia nut oil versus 8 percent for olive oil and 23 percent for canola oil). As a result, while olive oil and canola oil can form lipid peroxides at relatively low cooking temperatures, macadamia nut oil is stable at much higher temperatures (over two times more stable than olive oil and four times more stable than canola). Macadamia oil, like olive oil, is also very high in natural antioxidants.

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As a result, while olive oil and canola oil can form lipid peroxides (rancid byproducts created through oxidation) at relatively low cooking temperatures, macadamia nut oil is stable at much higher temperatures (over twice that of olive oil and four times more stable than canola). Macadamia oil, like olive oil is also very high in natural antioxidants. In fact it contains over 4.5 times the amount of vitamin E as olive oil. For more information on macadamia nut oil, visit www.mac nutoil.com.

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For cooking, use only extra-virgin olive oil and macadamia nut oil, which are high in anti-inflammatory omega-9 fats and relatively low in omega-6 fats and saturated fats. If you need oil for cooking at high temperatures, "light" olive oil and macadamia nut oil have higher smoke points and should work fine. Emphasize the omega-3 fats found in salmon, tuna, sardines, and other coldwater fish. These fats reduce the insulin response to meals, which reflects an improved insulin function. Fish oils also maintain normal insulin activity, which is otherwise altered by high-fat diets.

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Mexican-Style Omelet (Serves d 1 pat butter or 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil 2 or 3 eggs Turkey Taco meat, cooked (see Turkey Tacos on page 118) 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, white or yellow chives, chopped Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the butter or macadamia nut oil. Beat the eggs and pour them into the pan. Allow the eggs to cook until they're set, 1 to 2 minutes, flip the omelet, then add the Turkey Taco meat, shredded cheese, and chives on one side. Fold the other half of the omelet over it.

Vs cup water shredded cabbage or store-bought bag cole slaw mix Chinese Dipping Sauce (see the next recipe) Heat 1 tablespoon of macadamia nut oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings, crinkle-side up. Cook them Pan Fried and Steamed Dumplings (continued) for about 2 minutes or until they brown slightly. Add the water and cover the pan. (Aluminum foil is fine if you don't have a cover, but always use the shiny side against the food. The dull side has a plastic coating.) Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the dumplings for about 8 more minutes.

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But that fat is largely monounsaturated fat, specifically oleic acid, an omega-9 fat that is found in high amounts in olive oil and macadamia nut oil and many nuts. Monounsaturated fat actually lowers cholesterol. In research at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social in Mexico, forty-five volunteers who ate avocados every day for a week experienced an average 17 percent drop in total blood cholesterol.

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Macadamia nut oil is my second choice for cooking oil, though it is more expensive and difficult to find. macadamia nut oil has a slightly higher smoke point than does olive oil, so it can be used for higher-temperature cooking. Cold-pressed grapeseed oil, a pat of butter (preferably organic, from cows not injected with bovine growth hormone), and coconut oil are acceptable for occasional use. The Salad Dressing Quandary It's a common pitfall: you have just either ordered or made a healthy and nutritious salad—only to pour an unhealthy salad dressing over it.

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Judiciously use healthy fats such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, and macadamia nut oil. If you wish, eat modest amounts of whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, and amaranth. If, at this point, you still choose to have a dessert food, pick a small, polite portion and eat it only after consuming healthy foods such as those listed above. And remember to drink plenty of water to flush out toxins, carry nutrients to your body's cells, metabolize fat, and perform other vital functions. (Most experts suggest consuming half your body weight in ounces.

Consume modest amounts of healthy fats such as flaxseed oil, olive oil, macadamia nut oil, avocado, and raw nuts. ¦ Stay away completely from all refined carbs. That includes cookies, most crackers, and candies (even low-calorie ones); breads and pasta; and alcohol and fruit juices. It's vital, we believe, to quit your quickie-carb habit so you can kick-start your weight loss and break the cravings cycle. « For the first three weeks, avoid high-glycemic fruits or veggies like corn, potatoes, beets, dates, raisins, bananas, grapes, watermelon, and dried mango.

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For cooking oils, stick with olive oil and macadamia nut oil. Because omega-6 fats are essential, you can obtain what you need by eating raw nuts and seeds, such as almonds and sunflower seeds. Helpful Supplements Dietary fatty acids. Many different essential dietary fats have a profound effect on impulsive, distractible, and aggressive behavior. These fats include the omega-3 fish oils, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as the omega-6 plant oil gamma linolenic acid (GLA).

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True, almond oil doesn't have quite as much as olive or macadamia nut oil, but it's still a good source of this healthy fat. There are dozens of studies on the potential role of almonds in a healthy diet and on the antioxidant properties of various phytochemicals found in the nut itself. (For more on this, see Almonds, page 147.) How many of these compounds get into the oil is anyone's guess, but it stands to reason that the less high heat, chemicals, and processing used in extracting the oil, the better. (That's why I recommend buying cold-pressed, organic oils whenever possible.

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Avoid Most Refined Oils Here s why: Olive oil, macadamia nut oil, and avocado oil are healthy, but most other oils are not. The worst offender is trans fat, found in shortening and often disguised under the term partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. It's equally important to avoid corn, soybean, and peanut oils, which are all high in inflammation-promoting compounds that promote damaging stress responses. Examples: Nearly all fried foods are cooked in a blend of unhealthy oils, including trans fats. Heating increases the amount of trans fat, sometimes up to 40 percent of the oil.

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It's entirely possible that macadamia nut oil does also, but it hasn't been as well studied. Red Palm Oil Palm oil is to tropical African cooking what olive oil is to Mediterranean cooking. Although it's hardly used in the United States, palm oil is the most heavily consumed dietary oil in the world after soybean oil. It is shelf stable and has a high melting point. Do not confuse real, red palm oil with the "hydro-genated palm oil" that shows up as an ingredient in processed foods and should be completely avoided.

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Vs cup water shredded cabbage or store-bought bag cole slaw mix Chinese Dipping Sauce (see the next recipe) Heat 1 tablespoon of macadamia nut oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings, crinkle-side up. Cook them Pan Fried and Steamed Dumplings (continued) for about 2 minutes or until they brown slightly. Add the water and cover the pan. (Aluminum foil is fine if you don't have a cover, but always use the shiny side against the food. The dull side has a plastic coating.) Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the dumplings for about 8 more minutes.

Examples: Extra-virgin olive oil has the greatest nutritional value, but other types of olive oil are better for cooking at high temperatures. macadamia nut oil has a more neutral flavor, despite a subtle nutty aroma. It also has a very high smoke point (the temperature at which oil smokes or burns), making it better to use when sauteing or stir-frying at high temperatures. You can occasionally use canola oil, which is sometimes substituted for olive oil in processed foods. Guideline5. Drink Water and Teas Here's why: When we're thirsty, our bodies are signaling that they want water.

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It's one of my three favorite cooking oils (the other two are extra virgin olive and macadamia nut oil). It's particularly great to cook with because it has a high smoke point (450° F) and a low degree of "oxidation" (which is what happens when good fats turn bad and become unhealthy!). Plus it's delicious. And it supports your immune system. Here's how it works: Ninety-two percent of the fatty acids in coconut oil are saturated, but they are in a particularly healthy class of fatty acids called medium-chain triglycerides (M.C.T.s).

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Because of intolerance to olive oil, some people have used, for example, clear-colored macadamia nut oil during their cleanses and produced precisely the same green-colored stones. Cholesterol stones that exactly match these green stones can be found in the bile ducts of dissected livers. If stones were just blobs of olive oil, why do so many people get cured from chronic illnesses such as asthma, allergies, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even paralysis, after passing numerous "soap stones" during their liver cleanses?

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The monounsaturated fat in macadamia nut oil, together with a nice intake of omega-3s from fish and fish oil, is a very winning combination guaranteed to provide good health. Through admirable lobbying on behalf of the olive oil industry, the FDA took a look at the massive evidence for the health benefits of monounsaturated fats and allow a health claim to be made for olive oil as a result.

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Olive oil, macadamia nut oil, and cold-pressed sesame oil can be used for cooking at low temperatures, but you may lose some of the healthiest ingredients if you attempt to use them to fry foods. Reduce your intake of beef and pork because they are high in saturated fat. This less healthy form of fat is also likely to contain hormones, antibiotics, and pesticide residues from animals raised on factory farms. You can reduce your exposure to these chemicals—some of which are known causes of cancer—by shopping for organic meats from grass-fed cattle.

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When the pan is hot (you can feel the heat rising with your hand), add a little olive or macadamia nut oil (one teaspoon to one tablespoonful) and, if you wish, a pat of butter to enhance browning and taste. The oil and the butter should be hot before you put the meat into the pan. There are two ways to determine whether the temperature is high enough. If you're using butter, simply tip the pan to spread the butter; the butter should sizzle as it swirls across the pan.

An Advantage to Natural Fats Calorie for calorie, you're less likely to gain weight if you consume a lot of the "healthy fats," particularly fish oil, olive oil, and macadamia nut oil. You're more likely to gain weight if you eat a lot of trans fats, vegetable oils, and saturated fats. In experiments, researchers fed mice diets containing the same amounts of vegetable oils, saturated fats, or fish oils. Mice eating fish oils remained the leanest, whereas those eating the most vegetable oils gained the greatest amount of weight, even more than the mice eating saturated fats.

Pan-frying is fine as long as you use olive or macadamia nut oil. Try not to overcook your protein because doing so alters its structure and reduces its nutritional value. Roughly 30 to 50 percent of the food on your plate should be protein. Vegetables contain a small amount of protein. Practical Guideline #3. Eat Plenty of Vegetables Vegetables are a treasure trove of vitamins, minerals, other nutrients, and fiber, and people who eat the most vegetables have the lowest long-term risk of developing most types of disease.

If you need oil for cooking at high temperatures, "light" olive oil and macadamia nut oil have higher smoke points and should work fine. Emphasize the omega-3 fats found in salmon, tuna, sardines, and other coldwater fish. These fats reduce the insulin response to meals, which reflects an improved insulin function. Fish oils also maintain normal insulin activity, which is otherwise altered by high-fat diets. Some research suggests that eating more fish oils (omega-3s) might help you to lose weight.

Shrimp Chipotle Fajitas (Serves 2-3) 1 tablespoon of either macadamia nut oil or light olive oil 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons of Terrapin Ridge Spicy Chipotle Squeeze Garnishing Sauce 1 pound medium or large shrimp, cleaned and deveined dash of salt 4 La Tortilla Factory low-carb whole-wheat tortillas, optional grated Cheddar cheese (organic preferred) sour cream (organic preferred) Heat a large fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When it's hot, after about 1 minute, saute the onions and bell pepper.

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Pescatore replaces olive oil with macadamia nut oil, an oil he claims has miraculous benefits for several reasons. First, you can use it in both hot and cold recipes. Second, it has a perfect ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (1:1). Third, it has a higher concentration of the healthy monounsaturates (omega-9 fats) than olive oil. And fourth, it has a high smoke point, which decreases the risk of trans-fatty acid formation. Dr. Pescatore's company, MacNut Oil, imports the macadamia nut oil he recommends in his resource section.

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The fat in macadamia nut oil is 85 percent monounsaturated, with a predominance of the heart-healthy oleic acid. Oleic acid increases the incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids into the cell membrane, which has all kinds of health benefits. Oleic acid (monounsaturated fats) and omega-3 s lower triglyceride levels and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, a very protective combination. (The ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol is even more predictive of coronary heart disease than cholesterol is; anything that lowers triglycerides and raises HDL improves that ratio.

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For more information on macadamia nut oil, visit www.mac nutoil.com. Another important aspect to getting the right type of oils in your diet is to eat fish rich in the omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and halibut. While we are encouraging you to eat more fish, we need to give you some guidelines. Nearly all fish contain trace amounts of methyl mercury. In most cases, this is of little concern because the level is so low.

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My two favorite recipes are chocolate (with raw cacao, coconut oil or macadamia nut oil, raw avocado, spirulina, quinoa, banana and almond milk) and super berry (fresh berries, freeze-dried berries, egg white protein, stevia, aloe vera gel, fresh cucumber or watermelon, celery). I put no personal care products on my skin whatsoever: No deodorants, no fragrance, no skin creams, no cosmetics and no sunscreen. This alone saves me from exposure to hundreds of cancer-causing toxic chemicals added to personal care products.

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