FYI - from the SBD newsletter
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The Skinny on Fats
What are considered "good" fats on the South Beach Diet?
Monounsaturated fats like olive oil and canola oil are Dr. Agatston's number one choice. Studies show that they can actually reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. They're also filling and make your food more palatable, which can help with long-term weight control.
Polyunsaturated fats like sesame, sunflower, corn, and peanut oil are also recommended.
Fats to avoid are trans-fatty acids (the hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils found in most solid margarine), and saturated fats like coconut oil and palm oil, lard, and animal fat and butter, which can increase your bad cholesterol.
While there are no specific limitations on how much of the good oils you should use, they can sabotage your weight-loss goals if you overindulge. Try sticking to a tablespoon or so with each meal, and monitor your response carefully. If you're not losing weight and you think oil is the culprit, consider cutting back.
Thank you, Ruth.
I have only been using olive oil since I began SBD. If I'm sauteeing, I just spray some in my pan with this little spray bottle I found @ a Kitchen Shop. When we have a salad (which seems to be every day) I mix a little with Balsamic vinegar and sprinkle over the top with some fresh herbs. My DH likes it, too.
I appreciate the information.
Dh says that the opposit is, "Extra slut." and "Not necessarily what I WANT in my olive oil." (I think he wants the oil ON the slut rather than the slut IN the oil!!!)
My friend who is a chef made me a great butter to use in cooking my eggs. She took butter and mashed roasted garlic, cumin, green onions and then she refrigerated. I use it to cook eggs, I also add it to flavor turkey burgers or chicken in the last few minutes of cooking. Is this alright on SBD?
I found a wonderful LEMON olive oil at TJ Maxx....I never even knew there was such a thing! Very tasty in marinades or dressings. I used it to make hummus last week...yummm....
The Skinnyon Fats
