I am going to do a video soon on this topic. The milk alternatives that are very popular, especially the soy, almond and other nut milks and hemp are unfortunately often using safflower or sunflower oils in their products that are a bit heavy on the omega 6 side as far as dietary needs go.
What I have discovered is that these seem to be a core cause of over-intake of oils and fats.
Although we would like to believe that these oils are of higher quality than canola and others, when we are also taking in various kinds of snack foods, such as chips, even the “healthy” chips in the health food section at the local store, they are too often using canola, palm, and a host of other oils that are just too much for the diet of a person who is experiencing any kind of pain.
I can attest to how joint issues clear up with the elimination of these oils and foods. It is my speculation that these could be what are causing much of the Fibromyalgia issue as well, and would love to see sufferers of it give elimination of these foods a shot.
I have expanded these thoughts into the FLFL and Over 40 program, especially the latter. If a person is not in pain, consumption of these milk alternatives may be ok, also depending upon each individual’s ability to metabolize the extra oils and fats in their diets. I would think a person without a gall bladder, for instance, should go lengths to avoid these kinds of foods and drinks.
I’m contributing to the blog a bit less, apologies. Just very short on time these days. I think my contributions may be only a couple per month for the foreseeable future due to other obligations and assisting those on the program. I will send out live emails to program participants as my favored option.
Love, Happiness, Health and Peace…………………Tim