On Wed, 3 Dec 1997, Amanda Hayward-Lester wrote:

> Im pretty new to this, so forgive my ignorance, but I was wondering why nut
> oils (such as walnut) are not acceptable? Also, is sesame oil classed with
> corn and sunflower? I cook mostly with extra virgin olive, occasionally cold
> pressed canola.

I believe the argument is this: Without technology it would be
impossible for humans to eat more than small quantities of these
oils at a time, in the form of whole nuts, in which antioxidants
are also present.  Nut oils are highly unsaturated and prone to
quick oxidation.

Of course it is also true that the rendered beef tallow used in
pemmican is not available without technology.

Todd Moody
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