Don’t Fear the Fat: Why Your Body Needs Pure Wood-Pressed Oils
For decades, we were told a simple story: “fat is the enemy.” The “low-fat” label became a badge of honour on products lining grocery store shelves, and we were encouraged to cut fat from our diets at all costs. But this advice led us down a path of consuming more refined carbohydrates and sugar, and in the end, it didn’t make us healthier.
The truth is, your body needs fat to thrive. The real enemy isn’t fat itself, but the type of fat you consume.
At VRK Naturals, our entire philosophy is built on the foundation of purity and tradition. We believe in fueling the body with real, nutrient-dense foods. It’s time to bust the myths and understand why embracing pure, wood-pressed oils is one of the best decisions you can make for your long-term health.
Not All Fats Are Created Equal: The Good vs. The Bad
The first step is to understand the difference. It’s not complicated—it simply comes down to the source and structure.
The Good Fats (The Heroes of Your Diet)
These are the natural, unadulterated fats that your body recognizes and uses to perform vital functions.
- Monounsaturated Fats: Found abundantly in wood-pressed groundnut oil and sesame oil, these fats are excellent for heart health.
- Polyunsaturated Fats (Omega-3 & Omega-6): Found in oils like wood-pressed sesame oil, these are essential fats that your body cannot produce on its own.
- Natural Saturated Fats: Found in wood-pressed coconut oil, this is where most confusion happens. Saturated fat from a pure, plant-based source like coconut is stable, provides clean energy, and is vastly different from the artificial fats found in junk food.
The Bad Fats (The Villains to Avoid)
These are typically man-made or created through industrial processing that damages the oil’s natural structure.
- Trans Fats: These are industrially created fats found in fried foods, baked goods, and margarine. They are unequivocally linked to inflammation and poor health outcomes.
- Fats from Refined Oils: When oils are extracted using high heat and chemical solvents (the process for creating clear, odourless refined oils), their healthy fats are damaged and can even become toxic. This is the opposite of the gentle, traditional wood-pressing method.
4 Reasons Your Body Craves Healthy Fats from Oils
Choosing to cook with and consume wood-pressed oils isn’t just about avoiding the bad; it’s about actively giving your body what it needs.
- Brain Health: Your brain is nearly 60% fat! It requires a steady supply of healthy fats, particularly Omega-3s and 6s, to function correctly, supporting memory, focus, and mood.
- Hormone Production: Essential hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, are synthesized from fat. A diet lacking in healthy fats can disrupt hormonal balance.
- Nutrient Absorption: Vitamins A, D, E, and K are “fat-soluble,” meaning your body cannot absorb them without fat. Eating these nutrients without a healthy fat source is like having a key without a keyhole.
- Stable Energy Source: Unlike the quick spike and crash from sugar, fats provide a slow, stable release of energy that keeps you feeling full and satisfied for longer.
The Cholesterol Confusion
One of the biggest fears about fat is its link to cholesterol. Here’s the simple truth: consuming healthy fats from pure sources can actually improve your cholesterol profile.
The MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) found in wood-pressed coconut oil, for example, have been shown in numerous studies to help increase HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) — the “good” cholesterol that helps remove harmful cholesterol from your bloodstream. The problem isn’t the fat in your pure coconut oil; it’s the sugar, trans fats, and refined oils that negatively impact your blood cholesterol levels.
Embrace the Purity of Real Oils
It’s time to shift our thinking from “low-fat” to “right-fat.” Your health journey isn’t about restriction; it’s about making conscious, intelligent choices.
By choosing VRK Naturals’ wood-pressed oils, you are choosing fats in their purest, most nutrient-rich form. You are choosing to fuel your brain, balance your hormones, and energize your body with the clean fuel that nature intended.
Ready to nourish your body with the right fats? Explore our range of pure, unadulterated wood-pressed oils today.