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To: ConservativeMind

so you have to figure out how much fat you need. I’m aiming for one or two teaspoons of olive oil per day and maybe a bit more of odds and ends others.

do you have have a number you aim for?


30 posted on 12/22/2023 7:03:57 AM PST by ckilmer (ui)
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To: ckilmer
I merely try to keep my saturated, trans, and Omega-6 fats low, encouraging monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats.

We eat lower carb, sometimes approaching 80-100 net grams (obviously blowing past that for special occasions). We definitely enjoy olive oil and add some to foods in place of butter or coconut oil, where it can work well.

Amazingly, olive oil works great on much more than I ever thought it would.

From WebMD:

“Swap in Olive Oil

This staple of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is also good for your gallbladder. It's a great source of unsaturated fat, which prompts your gallbladder to empty. One study found that men who ate the most unsaturated fat were 18% less likely to have gallbladder disease than those who got the least. When cooking, switch butter with olive oil. Other healthy fat picks include fatty fish like salmon, nuts, and avocados.”

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-how-healthy-gallbladder

We eat at least half an avocado a day, too.

31 posted on 12/22/2023 7:42:04 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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