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- Cholesterol:<\/strong>\u00a0The highest concentration of cholesterol occurs in the brain, where it plays an especially important role in memory formation. Seniors with the highest cholesterol levels have the best memory function. Cholesterol also plays a major role in regulating serotonin levels in the brain \u2013 low cholesterol levels are associated with depression, anti-social behavior and even suicide.<\/li>\n
- Saturated Fats:<\/strong>\u00a0The brain contains high levels of saturated fats, both in the cell membranes and in the mitochondria. Saturated fats are stable and don\u2019t create damage in the brain like poly-unsaturated fats do.<\/li>\n
- Arachidonic Acid:<\/strong>\u00a0Eleven percent of your brain is composed of arachidonic acid (AA), a type of omega-6 fatty acids found exclusively in animal fats like butter. A supply of AA is critical to neurological development in the infant.<\/li>\n
- Vitamin A<\/strong>\u00a0plays a key role in vision and all sensory perception. Butter is an excellent source of vitamin A.<\/li>\n
- Vitamin D<\/strong>\u00a0is critical to neurological function and protection against depression. Butter provides vitamin D.<\/li>\n
- Vitamin K<\/strong>\u00a0supports neurological function and learning. Butter provides vitamin K.<\/li>\n
- DHA<\/strong>\u00a0is an omega-3 fatty acids especially concentrated in the brain. Seafood is a good source, but butter provides it also.<\/li>\n
- Choline<\/strong>\u00a0is critical for the formation of glial cells. Butter is an excellent source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Butter substitutes like margarine and spreads do not supply these critical nutrients<\/strong> (although many brands have vitamins A and D added); in addition, these industrial products contain rancid oils that can really damage your brain and interfere with learning ability in growing children. (6<\/a>)<\/p>\n
How to select and purchase olive oil:<\/h2>\n
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- Purchase your olive oil in a smaller container. Research studies have shown compromise in the nutritional quality of olive oil after two months' period of time, even when the oil was properly stored.<\/li>\n
- Purchase your olive oil in a dark container, that way it will not be affected by light, which can cause it to oxidize.<\/li>\n
- Purchase olive oil that has not been blended with other oils. Check the “ingredients<\/a>” section!<\/li>\n
- Make sure to check the dates on your olive oil container, some<\/em> will list the harvest date, try to find one that is within the last two years. \u00a0You really need to know the when, who, where of your oil! So check for the harvest date, the producers name, and where the olives were grown. Again, olives are fruit and\u00a0like with any other fruit, air, heat, and light will cause olive oil to turn rancid.So look for the harvest date, buy in small dark containers and use within a few months<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What other oils can I cook with?<\/h2>\n
Ghee is another wonderful cooking fat. Infused with the rich flavor of butter minus the milk solids. Ghee is very versatile and can be used in high temperature cooking. It has been used as a traditional Indian cooking fat for thousands of years. Excellent for baking.<\/p>\n
- Make sure to check the dates on your olive oil container, some<\/em> will list the harvest date, try to find one that is within the last two years. \u00a0You really need to know the when, who, where of your oil! So check for the harvest date, the producers name, and where the olives were grown. Again, olives are fruit and\u00a0like with any other fruit, air, heat, and light will cause olive oil to turn rancid.So look for the harvest date, buy in small dark containers and use within a few months<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Saturated Fats:<\/strong>\u00a0The brain contains high levels of saturated fats, both in the cell membranes and in the mitochondria. Saturated fats are stable and don\u2019t create damage in the brain like poly-unsaturated fats do.<\/li>\n
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