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Note to Readers:
The information in this book is presented for educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the services of healing professionals for conditions that require them.
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Copyright 1986, 1993 by Udo Erasmus
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Translated into Dutch and Danish
Printed in Canada
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Erasmus, Udo.
Fats that heal, fats that kill / by Udo Erasmus. p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-920470-38-1
1. Lipids in human nutrition. I. Title.
QP751.E733 2007 612.397--dc22
20070294
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For my children Tai, Usha, and Rama.
May understanding of health be the starship of the next generation. May the worship of diseases die with us.
Comments on the First Edition
Reviewers:
I have never been so delightfully surprised by a book that should be boring and pedantic. Udo Erasmus has put together all the current information about fats and oils and laid it out for all the world to see.
Lendon Smith, MD, The Childrens Doctor, author of best-sellers Feed Your Kids Right, and The Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care.
l have gone over the manuscript very carefully, and think that Udo Erasmus has done a marvellous job of summarizing almost everything one needs to know about fats and oils.
Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, researcher, editor of the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, author of Orthomolecular Medicine for Physicians.
Udo Erasmus has taken a complex topic and made it understandable. In fact, he has gone far beyond the scope of the title and also given a broad insight into nutrition and health in general. I highly recommend it.
Jonn Matsen, Naturopathic Physician, author of best-selling book Eating Alive.
An excellent guide to a subject which is proving of the greatest importance for human health... David Horrobin, MD, editor of Clinical Uses of Essential Fatty Acids.
Udo Erasmus has written a very timely and important book ... filled with interesting and accurate information concerning ... fatty acids in nutrition and health. An excellent contribution to the field of clinical nutrition. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, President Health Comm
Lay Readers:
I really love your book on fats and oils. I recently graduated from Phys Ed and took a number of nutrition courses, but your book certainly is an eye opener. M.M., Fredericton, NB
The remarkable thing about your book is that it seems to exist in a vacuum. The new edition of Earl Mindells Vitamin Bible and Fit for Life II remain unenlightened on the subject of fats. It is so nice for the minority of us who will listen that theres information available which is powerfully life-changing. S.M., Denver, CO
After all the confusion about the fatty acids, your book is amazingly clear and concise.
L.C., Pine City, MN
I found your presentation so clear, even I could grasp the chemical concepts. D.T., Ojai, CA
We applied the principles, and between the two of us we were able to greatly reduce a case of acne, and control eczema, arthritis, and hypertension. Although the topic was technical, your light writing style made it a pleasant read. D.S., Washington, DC
I am off insulin, blood pressure pills, and have a cholesterol of 140-160. I weigh 50 pounds less than I did. Proudly, Im in size 34 pants - the first time since high school. My zest for life has truly doubled. My mental attitude is astonishingly upbeat. All in all, I am truly a walking miracle. I owe much to you ... R.C., Los Angeles, CA
A most informative book on fats and oils. I am now much more careful about the oils I buy ... L.M., Vancouver, BC
After experimenting with different health diets and wrestling with macrobiotics and food combining, then feeling more confused than ever, I bought your book. It was a real eye opener and a delight to read. The medical profession scared me into thinking all fats and oils were bad and I was afraid Id get cancer, so my whole family (2 small children included) werent allowed a touch of oils, fats, nuts, seeds, etc. I only wish I knew of these healthy oils sooner. C.C., Edmonton, AL
It fills a tremendous gap in health literature.
J.K., New York, NY
... addresses one of the basic problems of the average diet. You have done a great service to the public, and to humanity by writing your book. D.W., Lakewood, CO
... contains many hints and tips that would be useful to people with allergic and other health problems. It is highly recommended.
B.S., Wellington, New Zealand
I wish there were more people like you who were willing to look under the rocks and tell us what they have found hidden there, and who also possessed the ability to communicate it so well. J.B., San Francisco, CA
Professionals:
Your book is not only unusually well written, but it fills a near vacuum of published material relating to this important subject.
G.L., MD, Vancouver, BC
Relates to cardiovascular disease, many forms of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, plus other fatty degenerative diseases. Very clearly written and logically presented. Also very interesting to read - not dull and pedantic - stayed up most of one night reading this, once started. Undoubtedly the most complete book on this vital subject.
J.L., Clinical Nutritionist, San Diego, CA
Your book really opened my eyes and I am using its information actively almost every day - I am a nutritional consultant. CD., Ottawa, ON
Since the 1988 Surgeon Generals report, there has been a demand for more information concerning the effect of fats on health. I recommend your book as a resource for all my clients who wish to change their diet and commit to a healthier life-style.
B.G., Nutrition Consultant, Philadelphia, PA