Message #44536

[mccoy]

Steve, Re. GMO. Canola oil comes from a genetically modified variety of the original rapeseed, which contained erucic acid, seemingly detrimental to cardiovascular health. The modification has been apparently beneficial. The studies on metabolic parameters, CV health and all cause mortality cited by Dr. Carvalho suggest that canola oil, a modified variety of rapeseed oil, is all right for health, in many aspects comparable to olive oil (not necessarily EVOO though). This is the result of present scientific evidence.

Re. hormones: of course they influence many organic and behavioral aspects—some in the worst, some in the best. A key aspect in this context is to keep good cognitive health while aging so that we can compensate for less energy and strength with more rationality and experience-derived wisdom. Alzheimer's is terrible because it undermines mental health and makes a hell of a time when we could enjoy a clear and rational vision of life.

Re. fish and meat. Fish has a relatively good reputation in the dietary literature, whereas meat has not so much. IT is all in lien with the SRF dietary suggestions.

Both fish and meat are not necessary for health. Many experts, including Dr. Carvalho, avoid fish and meat because of health and ethical reasons, but they usually agree that fish can be good for physical health (although is very expensive and sometimes polluted) and meat in moderate amounts can be not so unhealthy (processed meat and red meat have been declared cancerogenic). Meat as well, like beef cuts, can be expensive or very expensive.

The guidelines presently suggest the consumption of meat only in modest amounts.

Diet for spiritual evolution should be probably devoid of fish and meat.