Mayonnaise….Part II...Let The Truth Be Told

Many people I’ve run into in the past 2 weeks have commented to me personally on this Mayonnaise thing. I've posted a few responses. I never knew Mayonnaise excited so many people. It seems like most people out there really love mayonnaise but are afraid of it because it contains lots of fat. That’s exactly my point. It contains a lot of fat.

Fat Fat Fat Fat Fat Fat Fat. Ooooh that awful stuff. Right?

So, why did I ask why mayonnaise is bad for you?

Because it’s not.

Not all fats are bad for you.

If you eliminate all fat from your diet, you will die. Your body needs fats, but, it needs the right ones.

Years ago, people stayed away from nuts & Avocados for the same reason. They contain fat. But science has shown for quite a while that the fat contained in nuts (specifically Almonds, Walnuts) and the fat in Avocados are very good for you. I’m here today to tell you the same is true for the fat in mayonnaise.

Now, let me state my case:

I typically use Duke’s Mayo (which doesn’t have added sugar) or Hain’s Safflower Mayo, but here’s the ingredient list for Hellman’s since it’s the most popular:

Soybean Oil
Water
Whole Eggs & Egg Yolks
Vinegar
Salt
Sugar
Lemon Juice
Natural Flavors
Calcium Disodium EDTA

So that’s it. But everyone focuses on the egg yolk. “there’s soooooo much fat and cholesterol in the yolk”. Rather than have a long draw out discussion, let me point you towards a great article on egg yolks and their nutritional value and say this; too much of anything will eventually kill you. Drink too much water, and you can dilute your electrolytes to the point where your heart will stop. There is more benefit to egg-yolks than people are being led to believe. Whole eggs should be a part of your diet. Throw out the egg yolks and you throw out valuable nutrients & those all important Omegas too! Read this article and you will understand how much good stuff is packed into those little yellow mounds. Then you can make a smart decision for yourself.

Personally, I recommend eggs from free range chickens as they have a higher content of Omegas and lower saturated fat. Omega eggs are even better for you as they contain even more Omegas and less saturated fat.

So, the only real argument about Mayo is about the egg yolk. Soybean oil isn’t bad, the other ingredients aren’t bad either.

So, let’s put this in perspective and consider the ingredients along with the “nutritional info”….

…..Specifically, the “Fat Content” because that is the foundation for all of the paranoia.

Total Cholesterol – 10 grams

Saturated Fat 1.5 grams (The Bad Fat)
Trans Fat 0 grams (The Really-Really Bad Fat)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 6 grams

This Mayonnaise thing is really a lesson on good fats-bad fats.

Since there are no trans fats in regular mayo. Trans fats being the worst kind of fat you can put in your body. The only bad fat in there is saturated fat. There is only 1.5 grams of saturated fat.

This leaves 8.5 grams of Mono & Poly Unsaturated Fat. THEREFORE: THE MAJORITY OF THE FAT IN MAYONNAISE ARE GOOD FATS.
Now, how about we compare healthful Avocados to Regular Mayo:

(Hellman’s) Mayo:........1.5 Grams of Saturated vs 8.5 grams of Mono/Poly Unsaturated Fat.

Avocados:.......................4 grams of Saturated Fat & 17 grams of Mono & Poly Unsaturated Fat

With the government finally throwing out that disastrous 1st USDA Food Pyramid that caused more heart disease and strokes than any other piece of wrong advice ever given; we know that certain fats are extremely beneficial to our health and necessary for life.

Let’s do some simple math and double the serving on Mayo and compare it to Avocados:

1.5 x 2 = 3 grams Saturated Fat
8.5 grams x 2 = 17 grams of Mono/Poly unsaturated fat.

So, like Avocados, the majority of fat contained in Mayonnaise is good – healthful fats.

Therefore, I’m going to tell you that, like Avocados & Raw Nuts, Mayonnaise is actually good for you. There, I've said it.....Mayo is actually good for you.

I’ll give you 1 specific case example – Me.

I started out my journey September 1, 2006 with a cholesterol level of 290. (Ouch. Yes, I know).

6 months later my cholesterol is 195 and my triglycerides were down to normal as well. During this time, my diet included Mayonnaise, Whole (Omega) Eggs & about 2-4 ounces of raw Almonds per day. I would also include 4 tablespoons of Udo’s 3-6-9 Omega Oil Blend daily. 2 in the morning, 2 before bed.

The numbers don’t lie and the science backs me up. Good fats are necessary for your total health and the majority of fat in mayo is good for you. Practically the same ration as in Avocados, with regular Mayo getting the 'nod' for less saturated fat.

I still think gobs and gobs of Mayo is disgusting. You know you've put too much mayo on your sandwich when you squeeze your sandwich and the meat flies out the back; So, again, moderation is key, but don't be afraid of the mayo.

Now, don’t go out and start cramming down the mayo-Avocado and Raw Almond porridge. My personal “regain my health” program was very well rounded in all areas including regular exercise.

But, on weekly bases my diet did include: Avocados, Raw Nuts, whole eggs and yes, Mayonnaise. And I didn’t skimp either.
I also include a lot of fresh fruits & veggies as well as good lean meats (Turkey, Chicken & Fish)

Don’t be afraid.

It’s good for you.

So there’s no mistake about it….Here’s the deal with Fats:

Mono-unsaturated Fat – GOOD
Poly-unsaturated Fat – GOOD
Saturated Fat – BAD
Trans Fats – VERY VERY VERY VERY FREAKIN’ BAD

On all labels: Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Oil = Trans Fats.

Scientists now equate Trans Fats to digesting plastic.

They have no place in the human body.
If you are a parent, I bet that 90% of everything your kid eats has Trans Fats in them.
They will kill your child.
On average, today's children will live 3-5 years less than their parents because of the horrible crap in foods nowadays.

Read those labels.

Enjoy good fats & put some (regular) mayo on that sandwich!

Don’t be afraid.

DocT

Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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MAYONNAISE; Why Is It Bad For You?

Oooh how I love this stuff!!! But, I heard it’s bad for you; real bad for you.

Can you please tell me why?

This weeks blog post is going to be as good or as bad as you make it because I’m going to write it based on your comments.

So, this week, please write why Mayonnaise is bad for you. Tell me everything you’ve read, everything you’ve heard and everything you think. I really want to know why Mayonnaise is bad for you.

Then, next week, you’ll have my response.

Now, have at it. Take 5 minutes out of your oh so busy day and play the game.

Post a comment....Do it now!

DocT

And the comments are rolling in...

"No....it's really not that bad for you unless you HAVE to be on a low or no fat diet! unless of course you eat that fake crap the sell....

--Joanne J. Fava, DC, CCSP

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Because it tastes soooo good and usually things that taste good are badfor you. Pretty smart ehh?

--Alex Suarez

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Well, Mayo has it's issues. The original versions all center around a base of eggyolks and vegetable oil. For a country bent on consuming their weight in saturated fats and cholesterol on a daily basis, this certainly isn't the best foundation. Add to that any chemical preservatives they throw in, and Voila! Heart Attack with a side of stroke.Now, you have to consider that with moderation, there isn't anything too horrible about Mayo. But moderation is not something that the majority of the population possess. Worse, a lot of people use mayo to "fatten up" what was once a healthy choice. There are always flip sides, but it's sort of like chocolate. Chocolate has benefits, chocolate is ok in moderation. People generally do not appropriately moderate their chocolate, and what is BAD about chocolate overtakes what is good. It's the same with Mayo. So, it's easier to say it's evil than it is to tell people to knock off their blinders and take responsibility for how they utilize it.I do admit that I use some fat free mayo on occasion - but it's rarely (I'm not a huge fan, on a personal level - not fitness.)

--Savy

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Losing Weight Is Wrong!

Yep, you heard me right. If your goal is to lose weight, you’ve already lost. It’s a pointless goal; Really. What happens when you lose weight? Then what? You’ve met your goal, now you can go shovel down some pizza and chocolate cake again because your goal was simply to lose weight. Or, you can get off that treadmill and plop back down on the couch because, yep, you’ve met that goal of losing weight.

Being fat, overweight or obese isn't really the problem. It's the life-style you lead that gets you fat, overweight or obese that is the problem. So losing weight doesn't solve anything. If it did, liposuction would actually work long term without modifying your eating or exercise. So simply losing weight is wrong!

You see, obese people aren’t the only ones that suffer from heart attacks and strokes. Thin people do as well. So why is it that you want to lose weight? Just to fit into an old pair of jean? Because society seems to grovel over people with “hot bods”. Not good enough. Obesity and the unhealthy habits associated with it don’t just lead to heart disease, but cancer and diabetes too. Diabetes can be a precursor to many other health problems as well.

The reason I say losing weight is wrong is because you are simply addressing the symptom of a problem. Treating the symptoms of a problem is akin to pulling the batteries out of your smoke detector rather than put out the fire that is causing the smoke. My training teaches me to address problems, not symptoms.

So what’s the problem then? The problem is, the reason you are overweight or obese is because you are unhealthy. The problem is you are unhealthy and being fat is a symptom of that problem. You become unhealthy first and then get fat second (and obese third). So you need to address the problem that caused the symptom, not the other way around. So, how do you start?

1. Identify the Problem. Is there some metabolic problem? Is there a problem with your thyroid? Is there some other problem? Maybe it’s as simple as your eating habits are horrible and you make bad choices for the type of food you purchase and eat. You need to go to your physician and find out.

2. Educate yourself. You need to learn about your problem. You need to learn exactly how unhealthy you are and then learn what changes you need to make in your life to properly fix the problem. How do you educate yourself. Here’s a list:

1) Go to your family doctor or internist and get blood and urine tests. You want to know the basics which are:
2) Your pertinent family health history
3) Your cholesterol level
4) Your good/bad cholesterol ratio
5) Your Triglyceride level
6) Your body’s ability to handle sugar? Are you diabetic or pre-diabetic?
7) Your blood pressure
8) CTa – A CAT scan of your heart / heart blood vessels
Stress Test (Nuclear)
9) Your thyroid function

Once you have this information, you can set proper goals. Your goals should be specific, positive, have a date in which you want to achieve them & action steps on how you are to meet your goal. For example:

GOAL: I am going to reduce my cholesterol from 290 to 190, and my triglycerides from 255 to 150 by January 1, 2007.

ACTION STEP: I will achieve this by:
Cutting out all Trans Fats & Hydrogenated Oils from my diet
Cutting out all products with high fructose corn syrup
Cutting out all products with corn syrup
Cutting out products with added sugar
Cutting out dairy products
Cutting out refined foods
Eating only whole food based meals
Eating only whole grain breads
Eating steel cut oatmeal rather than rolled oat oatmeal
Cutting out all sodas, regular and diet
I will schedule out 4 specific times per week to be in the gym and exercise 4 days per week.

Stupid diets (which are most of what you see advertised) based on calorie restriction just don’t work, which is why you’ll never win if your goal is to lose weight. If your goal is to become healthy, then you’ll win.

1st, choose the right goal, then you can create a success plan around that goal. Losing weight has an end, becoming healthy is a life-style.

Oh…one more thing. Once you make the decision to learn to be healthy. If you don’t want your children to grow up and develop the same problems as you, don’t be selfish.....Teach your children. It’s your responsibility.

DocT

Find out more about me at: www.NaturalSportsMedicine.com

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Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.