Why A West Hartford Doctor Eats Butter?

Put down the butter - that creamy goodness will kill you - or maybe not? Here is what some respected scientists had to say....
"The influence of dietary fats on serum cholesterol has been overstated," concludes a review in an American Society for Nutrition publication that, in its words, "calls for a rational reevaluation of existing dietary recommendations that focus on minimizing dietary SFAs [saturated fatty acids], for which mechanisms for adverse health effects are lacking" [1].

1. Lawrence GD. Dietary fats and health: Dietary recommendations in the context of scientific evidence. Adv Nutr 2013; 4:294-302. 23674795

What does all the above mean?

Indeed, argues the author, Dr Glen D Lawrence (Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY), it is likely other factors, such as oxidized polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) or preservatives in processed meats, that are also present in high-SFA foods that lead to adverse health effects typically associated with high SFA intake.

Which means this...

Dr. Lawerence is talking about "Trans -fats" and "Hydrogenated Fats" , which are man made (in a food laboratory) fats, which earned the phrase" Frankenfats".  Also all the unnatural preservatives in food also plays a role, but NOT saturated fats.

Years ago, I went on Akins diet (and yes - it is extreme) and I dropped my cholesterol levels below 150 and about 30 pounds as well (all the while eating butter, bacon and cheese frequently - daily).

Now, I've modified my dietary habits to more of a Paleo diet, more veggies, lean meats (not processed) and limits on simple carbohydrates. But my diet always contained fat.

Why is fat good and why is a Structural Corrective Chiropractor talking about this subject?

As a doctor that works with the inner framework of your body that houses and protect your nervous system (spinal cord, nerves) it is vital for me to tell you how to protect your nervous system and spine for over all great health. Just like a Dentist talks about dental floss or a Cardiologists talks about exercise. I will talk about good fats and bad fats that help and warn about the fats that harm your nervous system.

1.) fats are used for STRUCTURE of membranes with in cells throughout your body

2.) fats are in large quantities in your nervous system (brain and nerves) they are used as an insulator in the protective sheath around nerves.

The above are only two reason's (that you may not have been aware of) fats are good for you, their are many more - but these two illustrate my point plainly - good fat is necessary and fat is good for you.

What I tell my patients...

Fat is good, little is not bad - especially the Omega-3 fats which are essential in your diet. Don't get worried about a little butter. RUN from the trans fat and hydrogenated fats - they are just BAD FATS.

Trans and Hydrogenated are bad for many reasons. The reason I think is the worst is that these fats BLOCK the absorption of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 especially EPA/DHA are vital for nervous system function and of course during pregnancy for healthy fetal development.

So, it's okay to have butter - not okay to have any trans or hydrogenated fat, which is the main fat in pre-packaged foods aka crap.  It's better to have olive oil and it's best to have Omega-3 EPA/DHA (found in cold salt water fish, flax, walnuts and chia seeds). Also coconut oil works well also.

Have a GREAT Day
Dr. Chris


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ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 

Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.

For additional information call: 860.523.5465