OTTERS & OILS

Most people whose Diet Typing results reveal an Otter physiology typically have an acidic Blood pH (lower than normal) and are fast oxidizers of carbohydrates.

Foods that will help an acidic blood pH become more balanced include meats, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, and fats/oils. These foods contain more protein and fat, therefore they take longer to digest and assimilate, helping the fast oxidizer slow down.

Carbohydrate foods, on the other hand, would make both the acidic blood pH and the fast oxidative rate worse.

Good oils are used to provide healthy fatty acids and antioxidants in the Otter Diet. Fats are needed to help satisfy hunger and stabilize the blood sugars for Otters. Oils are not just for cooking your chicken or eggs! Mix it up to keep your diet healthy and exciting!

OILS & THEIR USES

Many of you may still be using plain old corn or vegetable oil like grandma used to use. You keep a large clear sticky plastic container of it under the sink or in a cabinet in the back. Throw those oils away! Remember, you want to purchase fresh, good quality oil. You pay for what you get! If you have not yet tried olive oil, do it! High in mono-unsaturated fat, olive oil is very beneficial to your health. Purchase extra virgin, cold pressed for the best quality. Beyond olive oil, try a new variety of oil this weekend when you do your grocery shopping. Pick up a bottle of coconut, grape seed, or flax seed oil! These all offer health benefits! As with all fats, they can become rancid, so please keep your oils in a cool dark place.

SAUTÉING

Use Coconut Oil to sauté or fry your fish. Add some other tropical flavors like pineapple or curry to make a great tropical meal. Try grape seed oil for stir frying veggies. These two oils have a higher heat capacity than olive oil, making them better to use for these purposes!

PROTEIN SHAKES

Some people pour a little flax seed oil into their morning protein shakes. It adds a little healthy fat and a nutty flavor! The belief that flaxseed oil helps with heart disease is just one of the many reasons so may people are adding it to their diets. Try coconut oil too – another beneficial oil that would mix well with your breakfast shake.

DRESSING AND SAUCES

Instead of buying bottled dressings, make your own. What a great way to add beneficial cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil to your diet! Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon or two of plain yogurt make one of the tastiest salad dressings ever!

Have you ever tried sesame and avocado oils? These make great flavor additions to meals. Use sesame oil to create a sauce for your Asian stir fry or avocado oil for a chicken fajita salad!

So remember, dump the old corn oil, buy fresh, high quality oils!