need fats to bump up

lemurcat2

jflongo wrote: »

estherdragonbat wrote: »

And whole unprocessed olives aren't exactly the best thing to saute my stirfries in...

If you do some research you will find you don't actually need oil to saute with. Up to you though.

It's refreshing to find someone who is still on the anti fat bandwagon.

Makes me think of the Portlandia theme song:

The Dream of the 90's is alive in Portland
My flannel shirt still looks fly
The Dream of the 90's is alive in Portland
The Dream of the 90's is alive in Portland

Anyway, although I like oil for cooking (and since I don't need more fat in my diet I save cals by just using less), it's not really possible to eat unprocessed olives, they have to be cured.

Olives are a good idea for adding fat, though -- I love to use them in cooking or on a salad.

jdog022

jflongo wrote: »

missysippy930 wrote: »

jflongo wrote: »

I love that this is General Health, Fitness, and Diet, and people are recommending Full Fat Dressings, Processed Oils and more crap. Throw a serving of Hemp Seeds in a smoothie. Eat a handful of Sunflower seeds, there are tons of ways to get health fat in.

Nothing wrong with any of the suggestions so far. How do you determine what’s “healthy”?

how about something that is natural and not processed and pressed, pretty simple. Look at the nutrition label of some of the stuff recommended and it's shocking. Do what you want, but it's not healthy IMO.

Care to reference some scientific evidence?

peggy_polenta

i butter everything, including my steaks. heavy or whipping cream in your coffee. ghee is also good in coffee if you use a little whipper. macadamia nuts are very high fat and you can add some to you list of nuts. sugar free jello (you can buy it already made) with whipped cream also. i also like to add some stevia to full fat cream cheese and really whip/smush it good with a spoon till it gets fluffy. then add blueberry's. its like cheesecake.

Dgil1975

I’m not sure I would say jflongo is anti fat, but I do think they raise some valid points but it’s overlooked maybe because of the delivery at which the posts were made.

I would say, I will have an olive oil based dressing from time to time mainly because it’s delicious and I understand when I eat that item that I am not eating a nutrient dense item. I also don’t begrudge anyone eating their calories however they see fit if that is what allows them to reach their goals. However I do think that on a forum that we are talking about health, and weight loss, there is nothing wrong with pointing out that there are much better options to up your fats. I don’t think it’s incorrect to say that eating a high fat food with other nutrients is better than the table spoon of oil.

Either way OP, their are lots of options to up your fat intake, it’s up to you to follow the path that fits your diet best.

kimny72

Dgil1975 wrote: »

I’m not sure I would say jflongo is anti fat, but I do think they raise some valid points but it’s overlooked maybe because of the delivery at which the posts were made.

I would say, I will have an olive oil based dressing from time to time mainly because it’s delicious and I understand when I eat that item that I am not eating a nutrient dense item. I also don’t begrudge anyone eating their calories however they see fit if that is what allows them to reach their goals. However I do think that on a forum that we are talking about health, and weight loss, there is nothing wrong with pointing out that there are much better options to up your fats. I don’t think it’s incorrect to say that eating a high fat food with other nutrients is better than the table spoon of oil.

Either way OP, their are lots of options to up your fat intake, it’s up to you to follow the path that fits your diet best.

I think the argument being made is that you don't have to make every bite of food the most nutritious bite possible in order to be eating a healthy diet. What's important is the overall composition of that diet.

And fat is an essential macronutrient. If you've already gotten enough vitamins and fiber, but are low in fat, it's healthier to put some olive oil on your salad than to eat some kale.

lemurcat2

Dgil1975 wrote: »

I’m not sure I would say jflongo is anti fat, but I do think they raise some valid points but it’s overlooked maybe because of the delivery at which the posts were made.

I would say, I will have an olive oil based dressing from time to time mainly because it’s delicious and I understand when I eat that item that I am not eating a nutrient dense item. I also don’t begrudge anyone eating their calories however they see fit if that is what allows them to reach their goals. However I do think that on a forum that we are talking about health, and weight loss, there is nothing wrong with pointing out that there are much better options to up your fats. I don’t think it’s incorrect to say that eating a high fat food with other nutrients is better than the table spoon of oil.

Why? Olive oil + vinegar on a salad with lots of veg and maybe some nuts or seeds seems to me like a nutrient-dense meal, and if one is short on fat or calories better than fearing fat.

I've yet to see evidence that olive oil is bad for me, and I'm assuming the OP is already eating a nutrient-dense diet so not short on nutrients.

I'd agree that there are other great sources of fats, some of which I'd prioritize (fatty fish, avocado, nuts and seeds, among others), but that doesn't mean that olive oil is a bad suggestion on a forum about healthy eating. That really seems like over-stressing about food choice, and contrary to normal nutritional advice.

You can eat less than a tbsp of oil too -- I normally do, but then I don't struggle to hit my fat or cal goals.

debrakgoogins

jflongo wrote: »

If you do some research you will find you don't actually need oil to saute with. Up to you though.

I don't HAVE to but some foods don't turn out the same without a bit of oil. I love sauted onions and peppers but without a bit of hot oil, they have a mushy texture that I don't like. I don't have to sear my roast in a bit of oil before I cook it in the InstantPot but it sticks without it and doesn't seem to have the same rich flavor. I would rather accomodate my calories to allow for a little oil in my diet than sacrifice the texture or flavor of the foods I am cooking.