I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was taking part in "Dry January". I didn't make a big song and dance about it, but I decided to go for a calendar month or so with no alcohol. A few people have asked me about my experience, so here are a few points. Why take a break from drinking? Alcohol is an interesting topic. As a drug it is widely accepted in society, central to so much of our socialising and leisure. There seem to be lots of health benefits - so we are told - yet there are also a lot of problems in terms of health, relationships and lifestyle that come from drinking. Over a few years I'd begun to become aware and then concerned that I was drinking too much and too regularly. I am in a busy and stressful job and sometimes a glass of wine after work to relax is really helpful. But over time, one glass became two. Two glasses became ....I might as well finish the bottle. A habit got established....and was starting to get too e...
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I've moved to a paleo-style diet, including organic, grass fed and free range meats and eggs, fresh organic vegetables and low glycemic fruits like berries and melon. I can't believe how much better I feel. The addition of saturated fats into my diet has postively affected my mood and intellect as well.
I'm enjoying your blogs, and am finding them to be a good resource for me right now, so thanks.
I eat a ton of unsaturatd fat as well. So far lean as can be, and my heart doesnt seem to be keeling over yet....=)
-Anthony
Is there any evidence at all for thinking that cooked animal fats are as bad as processed vegetable oils?