Confront the Fear

Aversion and avoidance are a big part of human behavior. When something discomfits us we typically go out of our way to steer clear of it. Soon enough such a response turns into habit.

But confronting those things we fear or dislike is the only way to demystify, conquer, and ultimately understand them.

Diet is no different. We are told that such things as saturated fat and cholesterol are to be avoided, lest they kill us. There is some truth to that. Saturated fats from factory-farmed animals are not good for you. Oxidized cholesterol scars the arteries.

On the other hand, saturated fats from pastured animals are essential to good nutrition just as cholesterol is key to proper metabolism.

When we look squarely at those things we'd rather avoid we gain understanding. When understanding is the goal strength is the outcome. We diminish fear and ignorance.