I would like to correct Dr Russell Blaylock, who wrote about nutritional shields against modern warfare (WDDTY vol 14 no 1). Olive oil is not for cooking.
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In the midst of the ‘good’ fats vs ‘bad’ fats debate, opt to take the most sensible middle road.
Re your report on essential fatty acids (WDDTY vol 14 no 2), we know that EFAs are fragile and easily oxidised, so people who consume oils need to have plenty of vitamin E, from a natural source, as this antioxidant is fat-soluble.