Originally Posted by Rosyhf
Some oil is really good for you. I make all my own food so I am in control of everything. I use brown sugar instead of white, and cut down on the amount anyway, cook only with cold pressed, virgin olive oil and have peanut and canola oil for hubby's popcorn or a cake.
I used no other oils. I use real butter when I have to. I never use sugar or fat substitudes. Margarine is not good for anyone.
We haven't cut out all fat completely. I have just cut it drastically. With a 2000 calorie day diet your fat intake should be around 65 grams or roughly 20 to 35 %.
My husband and I do about 1600 to 2000 calories a day, and only about 25 to 28 % total fat content.
I cook with olive oil, but use it sparingly. We don't use canola oil because it interferes with his blood thinners. Butter is a treat for us usually. And cheese is a no no, we drink 1 % milk.