#polyunsaturated fat

[stone-cold-groove]

...and the family’s deaths were to put it mildly, gruesome.

[fasting4weightloss]

[oh-dear-so-queer]

An unintended consequence of partial hydrogenation of the alkene groups in polyunsaturated oils is the isomerisation of a small proportion of the cis alkenes to trans alkenes. These are known as trans-fats and are of concern as they are believed to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. These trans-fats do occur naturally, although only to a small extent. Canola oil naturally has a relatively high level of trans-fats, but most other natural oils have very little trans-fat. Lamb and mutton also naturally contain moderate levels of trans-fats.

"Chemistry" 2e - Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M., Wille, U.

[rainbowaeons]

I will post my chickpeas recipe and tofu scrambled eggs

[smarteatinghabits]

The Role of Fats in the Body and How to Make Healthy Choices

Fats are an essential nutrient that play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. However, not all fats are created equal. #healthyfats #nutrition #healthychoices #healthylifestyle #foodblog #wellness #nutritiontips #healthyhabits #eatclean

Today we talk about fats and the role they pay in your daily eating habits. The Role of Fats in the Body Fats have long been portrayed as a bad dietary ingredient that is to blame for everything from heart disease to weight gain. However, the body requires particular types of fats to function properly, and not all fats are created equal. We’ll look at the role that fats play in the body and…

[itsheckinwes]

it me

[weirdnaturalscience]

thick thighs SAVE LIVES.

when a cis woman is pregnant, her gluteofemoral fat is deposited into her developing baby's brain. fat continues to be deposited during nursing. the less fat deposited, the more the baby's brain development suffers. of all the primates, humans carry the most fat. We are the Fat Primate. We don't just carry fat for day to day support of our large brains, but for the very CREATION of those brains during pregnancy and nursing. long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (found in the butt and thigh region) are absolutely crucial for brain development, but they are very hard to come by in our diet, so cis female bodies start depositing them early just in case we want to be making babies later. it's.....humorous to me that so much talk of human evolution either speaks about human exceptionalism in vague terms or cuts out women entirely ("man the hunter" and the overemphasis on male tool use when female primates use tools at greater rates than males, see also our pseudo-scientific belief in a connection between intelligence and maleness when in fact there is no female brain or male brain) when cis female bodies and their cool fucking adaptions are responsible for giving us those large brains we're always bragging about. want to talk about our big brains? then cite your sources! the source in question here being women's body fat.

and then society turns around and goes, let's police women's fat and punish them for it and make them hate themselves so deeply that fatphobia becomes inextricable from our culture - all of this for one of the coolest most metal adaptions of all time that also arguably MADE us human.

fat is the coolest organ in the human body and I will not tolerate the hate.

[lexithevalkyrie]

Fat tip number 5 (pt 2): what type of fat should I eat?

Although there are many types of fat in foods such as: saturated fats, trans fat, mono saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and omega-3. The most important of the fats that we will be learning about are trans fat, saturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat. Now, why is this important, you may ask? Well, my piggies, this is a defining factor to whether or not you will be eating to an early grave.

Starting with the death piggies, the best fat you can enjoy and ensure your arteries get clogged up is to eat a bunch of trans fat and saturated fats. Starting with the best heart stopper of all: trans fats are well known for causing clogged blood vessels, heart complications, increased chance of insulin resistance, and inflammation. Some foods with trans fats include: fried food, cakes, ice cream, pizza, and microwave popcorn. Ya know, the process junk.

Saturated fats are much easier to find in everyday food, mainly comprised of animal fat, you only need to eat 25g of Saturated fat daily to be moderately healthy, to put this onto perspective on how easy it is to go above 25g... one apple fritter contains roughly 20-25g of Saturated fat, so just eating 2 will be above the recommended amount. Now this will only increase the rate of obesity but it will not kill you as fast compared to trans fat.

Now for some good and healthy fat! This is actually fairly straightforward, stay away from the unhealthy fats mentioned above and eat more veggies and meat. This will improve your overall health, and when eaten in excess, it will grow more subcutaneous fat which is very beneficial for you fatties!

[she-is-ovarit]

You need to consume unsaturated fats or you'll feel slow, fatigued, and never want to do anything.

You have to learn the healthy fats and eat the healthy fats if you're committed to being vegetarian or vegan. Or you will be tired forever, and not the type of tired where you can push through it, but the type of tired where you feel like you have to stay in bed all day and your heart feels like it's being sucked through a straw.

Fatty acids are what lipids in our bodies are made mostly up of. Fatty acids are responsible for energy storage, brain development, blood clotting, and controlling inflammation. They are necessary for your body to be able to absorb vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E, and K. They are necessary for your body to produce sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Not having enough of these fats can cause muscle pain, night blindness, infertility, easy bruising, dry hair, hair loss, loose teeth, depression and anxiety, and dermatitis (presenting as dry and scaly rashes).

You need unsaturated fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These are good fats. Saturated fats and trans fats are bad, these are what raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Diets high in saturated fats might also lead to chronic pain.

35% of your caloric intake should be fats. This can be added to the list on why the diet industry is so cruel. Manufacturers and organizations paired with the pornography and cosmetic industry pushing dieting and beauty norms on women and girls for decades impressed the seriously dangerous and false idea that consuming fats was bad. Denying healthy fats means denying healthy brain development, energy and motivation, better ability to heal from injuries, and preventing depression and anxiety.

Balsamic and olive oil together (and you can add some minced garlic if you like) tastes fantastic with warm bread and can be made in 12 minutes.

Cooking with the oils above instead of butter can also introduce fatty acids in your diet (might not be enough though, you need 1-2 tablespoons a day).

Sometimes if I'm in a hurry I just eat a plain avocado a day.

You can sprinkle chia seeds on yogurt. Add flax seed to smoothies.

Just eat 1/4th of pumpkin seeds too (which are also super high in magnesium). That's basically a handful a day, make it part of your morning routine.

Almonds, walnuts, and pecans are also high in good fats.

[violetsandshrikes]

Debunking Wellness Trends: Seed Oils

One aspect of the growing wellness trends on social media is the idea that seed oils are poisoning the population and need to be avoided to reach better health/heal health conditions/conserve fertility/etc. They’re being called “the hateful eight”, and there’s a lot of people doing the #seedoilfree lifestyle. Seed oils are being blamed for headaches, low immunity, disrupted attention and thinking, diabetes, and more.

(Seed oils include canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, rice bran, safflower, soy and sunflower oil)

Toxicity Claims

Current scientific evidence does NOT support claims that seed oils are “toxic”.

Now, if you begin to cut out foods such as fried foods (like fries) or packaged snacks, you may feel better. A lot of people are attributing this feeling to removing seed oils, but these foods are usually high in refined carbohydrates, sodium and sugar which is why they’re associated with more negative health outcomes.

Another fear is that the “toxicity” comes from production byproducts. Heat and solvents like hexane are used to extract oil from seeds, which apparently introduces chemical additives and unstable molecules, which then can turn polyunsaturated fats into harmful trans fats. Realistically, hexane is a bigger threat to the environment and workers in case of inhalation – trace amounts in the oil are still being studied, but so far there’s no concerning data. They’re also heated for short periods, and actually have fewer trans fats than products like milk or butter.

Omega-6

Additionally, omega-6 (found in nuts and seeds, and a dominant polyunsaturated fat in seed oils) is also not “toxic”. In fact, it’s been scientifically linked to lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar and reduced heart disease risk. The argument against omega-6 is that it’s responsible for chronic inflammation – omega-6 linoleic acid is converted into arachidonic acid in the body, which is a component of inflammatory compounds. Only 0.2% of linoleic acid we eat turns into arachidonic acid, and not all the compounds cause inflammation – arachidonic acid is a complex molecule, and it also has some anti-inflammatory effects. Linoleic acid is also an essential fatty acid that our body can’t make itself, and we use it to produce cell membranes and for skin health.

Another claim is that our omega-3: omega-6 ratio is out of balance, and that this is because our ancestors ate a much more balanced ratio than we do today. We DO eat more omega-6 fats than omega-3, but the claim that we eat 20 to 50x more is misinformation – it’s closer to 10:1. Instead of cutting omega-6, the better solution is to try and introduce more omega-3 fats into your diet.

Realistically, a lot of the online discourse about seed oils is misunderstanding scientific reports + deliberate fear-mongering. If you do have concerns about something in your diet causing health issues, seek advice from a trained medical professional who can give you evidence-based ideas and solutions to help you!

(Some articles to start if you want to know more on this topic 1 2 3)

[budandtender]

Cannabis: A Multifaceted Plant for a Multitude of Uses

Introduction

Cannabis, a plant that has been a part of human history for thousands of years, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as its myriad of uses become increasingly recognised. From its strong fibres used in textiles and paper to its nutritional and medicinal properties, cannabis has proven itself to be a truly multipurpose plant. This article will delve into the various aspects of this versatile plant and explore how it has been utilised throughout history and across cultures.

The History of Hemp: A Material with Unmatched Strength

One of the most well-known uses of cannabis is in the production of hemp, a material derived from the plant's strong fibres. These fibres have been used for millennia to create durable cloth, rope, and paper. The Vikings, known for their seafaring prowess, utilised hemp to construct sails for their ships, enabling them to voyage from Scandinavia to Nova Scotia. In the United States, Betsy Ross sewed the first flag from hempen cloth, and the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. Even the now obsolete German currency, Deutsche Mark, were once printed on hemp paper.

The use of hemp extended beyond these applications, as seen in the Netherlands, where windmills were built specifically to crush hemp stalks. This demonstrates the importance of hemp in various industries and highlights the plant's incredible versatility.

Cannabis as a Nutritional Powerhouse

While the strength of its fibres may have initially attracted humans to the cannabis plant, its potential as a food source likely played a significant role in its widespread cultivation. Cannabis seeds, or hempseeds, are packed with essential nutrients such as polyunsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, and proteins. These qualities qualify hempseed as a functional food, meaning it provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

For over three thousand years, Asian cultures have utilised hempseed as both a food and a medicine. Despite the prohibition of cannabis products in the United States, hempseed has been allowed for use in food over the last two decades. This highlights the recognition of its nutritional value and potential health benefits.

Cannabis Resin: A Source of Medicinal and Psychoactive Compounds

The resin produced by the cannabis plant is another aspect that has garnered significant attention due to its medicinal and psychoactive properties. The compounds found in cannabis resin, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), have been the focus of breeding efforts to increase their production. These efforts have led to the development of various cannabis drug chemotypes around the world, with some cultivars producing only THC, others producing both THC and CBD, and a few expressing propyl THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) and/or CBDV (cannabidivarin).

The medicinal uses of cannabis resin have been widely researched, with evidence suggesting its effectiveness in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. The psychoactive effects of THC have also led to the recreational use of cannabis, which has sparked debates surrounding its legalisation and regulation.

Environmental Benefits of Cannabis Cultivation

In addition to its myriad uses, cannabis cultivation offers several environmental benefits. Hemp plants are known to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, making them an effective tool in combating climate change. Furthermore, hemp requires fewer pesticides and herbicides than many other crops, reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.

Cannabis can also be used as a source of biofuel, offering a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. Additionally, the fast growth rate and low water requirements of hemp make it a sustainable crop, capable of providing resources without causing significant strain on natural resources.

Conclusion

Cannabis is a truly remarkable plant, with applications ranging from textiles and paper to nutrition and medicine. As society continues to recognise its numerous benefits, it is likely that the cultivation and use of cannabis will only continue to grow. By embracing this versatile plant, we can harness its potential to improve our health, industries, and environment for generations to come.

[trapny]

My favorite scientific law is Coles Law which states that In a small dish, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

⅔ cup (160 g) mayonnaise, 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ¼ teaspoon table salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, toss together green and purple cabbage and shredded carrots.

3 cups (240 g) shredded green cabbage, 1 cup (75 g) shredded purple cabbage, 1 cup (100 g) peeled, shredded carrots

Drizzle dressing over cabbage/carrot mixture and toss/stir until ingredient are thoroughly combined and all cabbage/carrots are coated with dressing. Taste-test and add more salt and pepper as needed.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (for best flavor).

Notes

Storing

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Using pre-shredded cabbage mix

You may substitute a 14oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots listed in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

[lowcarbloves]

Keto Orange Chicken 🍗😋

Prep Time: 20minutes minutesCook Time: 30minutes minutesTotal Time: 50minutes minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 328

🙏 𝔽𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 🔃 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕗𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 𝕞𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕥.

Ingredients

▢1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces

▢1 ½ cups pork rind crumbs

▢2 large eggs

▢2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

▢salt and pepper to taste

▢oil for frying

Sauce:

▢2 teaspoons minced garlic

▢1 teaspoon ginger paste

▢½ teaspoon sesame oil

▢3 tablespoons water

▢2 tablespoons soy sauce

▢⅓ cups brown sugar substitute

▢zest from one orange

▢2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

▢¼ cup white vinegar

Instructions

Cover the bottom of a large skillet with oil, and heat over medium high heat.

Combine eggs and heavy whipping cream in a small bowl.

Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then dredge in the pork rind crumbs.

Place the chicken into the heated oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute until browned and cooked through.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce.

Remove the excess oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.

Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until thickened.

Toss the chicken in the sauce, and allow to cool slightly before serving garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

Cut the chicken evenly. This will help it all cook at the same rate so you don't have some pieces burning while others are undercooked.

Make sure the chicken is fully cooked. The safe cooking temperature of chicken breasts is 165°F.

Easily thicken your sauce if it is too thin. Just simmer the sauce on low in order to thicken it.

Use your favorite garnish. Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds after you toss it in the orange sauce.

Use fresh squeezed orange juice. It will give your keto orange chicken the most incredible flavor.

Use coconut aminos. It's gluten free and perfect for those who have a soy sensitivity.

Nutrition

Calories: 328 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1510mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 1.3 % | % Protein: 60.8 % | % Fat: 37.9 % |

[newrww]

Lewis Bollard, who directs the farm animal welfare programme at the foundation Open Philanthropy, says that in the plant-based space, criticisms have tended to focus on alternative proteins. According to Bollard, critics include meat-industry companies concerned about their profit model, as well as people following whole-food plant-based diets themselves.

"It's important to look at what's actually in the ultra-processed foods," notes Paul Behrens, a food systems expert at the University of Oxford. "Of course, we should aim for delicious, whole-food, plant-based meals as the core of our diet, but ultra-processed plant-based foods generally have much better nutrition scores than ultra-processed meat foods,” he says. "One study found that, on average, vegan sausages had a nutrition impact score over twice as good as pork sausages."

So one key question is what is being replaced. A bean stew might be more nourishing than a pea protein sausage. But a pea protein sausage is likely more nourishing than a mixed-meat sausage – not to mention the differences in environmental and animal-welfare impacts.

A 2024 review comparing animal and plant-based meat found that the meat alternatives were lower overall in saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, cholesterol and calories, while being higher in fibre, carbohydrate and polyunsaturated fat. Not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fat, found at higher levels in meat alternatives, has an important place in diets. And a 2018 study of US healthcare professionals found lower heart disease risk among people who ate more plant-based monounsaturated fat (such as vegetable oils), though not animal-based monounsaturated fat (such as red meat). 

[holdyourcolour]

Walnuts get slept on so hard

[aint-love-heavy]

In 2011, The New York Times published an article about liposuction. It seems that women who have liposuction on their hips and thighs do grow back some of their fat, but they grow it back in different places. Basically, your thighs may stay thinner, but your upper arms will soon be fatter than they were before. It was a cute article. A bit of fluff, really. But unlike the majority of plastic surgeons, I'd guess, I'd just been reading the latest research on the evolution of adipose tissue--specifically female adipose tissue.

As it turns out, women's fat isn't the same as men's. Each fat deposit on our body is a little bit different, but women's hip, buttock, and upper thigh fat, or "gluteofemoral" fat, is chock-full of unusual lipids: long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, or LC-PUFAs. (Think omega-3. Think fish oil.) Our livers are bad at making these kids of fats from scratch, so we need to get most of them from our diet. And bodies that can become pregnant need them so they can make baby brains and retinas.

Most of the time, female gluteofemoral fat resists being metabolized. As many women know, these areas are the first places we gain weight and the last places we lose it. But in the last trimester of pregnancy--when the fetus ramps up its brain development and its own fat stores--the mother's body starts retrieving and dumping these special lipids by the boatload into the baby's body. This specialized hoovering of the mother's gluteofemoral fat stores continues throughout the first year of breast-feeding--the most important time, as it happens, for infant brain and eye development. Some evolutionary biologists now believe that women evolved to have fatty hips precisely because they're specialized to provide the building blocks for human babies' big brains. Since we can't get enough of those LC-PUFAs from our daily diet, women start storing them from childhood forward. Other primates don't seem to have this pattern.

Meanwhile, we found out just a few years ago--again, someone finally asked the question--that a human girl's hip fat may be one of the best predictors for when she'll get her first period. Not her skeletal growth, not her height, not even her day-to-day diet, but how much gluteofemoral fat she has. That's how important this fat is for reproduction. Our ovaries won't even kick in until we've stored up enough of this fat to form a decent baseline. When we lose too much weight, our periods stop. We also learned--again, this is recent research--that while taking supplements can up a breast-feeding woman's LC-PUFAs, the vast majority of what the baby's getting is coming from her body's fat stores--particularly her big fat butt. Most women's bodies begin preparing for pregnancy in childhood, not because it's a woman's destiny to be a mother, but because human pregnancy sucks, and our bodies have evolved ways to help us survive it.

But every year, nearly 190,000 women undergo liposuction in the United States alone. As reported in various medical journals since 2013, there seems to be something about the violent disruption of women's tissue during liposuction that prevents fat from recovering at the surgery site. I suspect that the new fat that accumulates on women's underarms post-liposuction is not the same kind of fat that was sucked from their thighs and buttocks. So I have to ask: With a violently disrupted store of LC-PUFAs, which may or may not be able to do quite what it did before, what happens if that body becomes pregnant?

[...] Meanwhile, women keep undergoing liposuction, and no one has the foggiest clue if it matters which long-evolved depot of fat they destroy. As with huge swaths of modern medical science, female patients and their doctors are basically crossing their fingers.

Cat Bohannon, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution