Frequently Asked Questions
Get back to healthier cooking with Vitallow
Will I not get fat eating Fat?
No, studies have shown that the consumption of fat in the diet can result in weight loss. When the body relies on fat as an energy source it converts visceral fat (fat around our organs) into ketones and then into energy. This is where the term the ‘keto diet’ originates.
Where does Vitallow fat come from?
All Vitallow’s fat is sourced from Southern Stations Wagyu – check them out here https://southernstationswagyu.com/
Why are seed / vegetable oils bad?
Seed/ vegetable oils are high in Omega-6
The overconsumption of Omega 6 (A specific polyunsaturated fat) has been directly linked to increasing LDL cholesterol, inflammation and overall increasing health issues, especially cardiovascular risk
Don’t saturated fatty acids cause health problems?
https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/american-heart-association-was-paid-procter-gamble-heart-disease-saturated-fat-seed-oils-sugar
Contrary to mainstream belief, saturated fatty acids are actually not directly linked to metabolic health issues. This narrative has been pushed to get food consumption away from raw products such as meat and dairy which are high in SFA’s and towards processed foods.
Yes, the food pyramid is a lie
Where do you find a lot of Omega 6 in our foods?
This is generally shown as polyunsaturated fat on labels. High levels in most seed oils especially inexpensive seed oils. All processed foods are cooked with inexpensive seed oils unless stated otherwise
Why are monounsaturated fats good for us?
- A study in 2016 quoted the following;
- “Many studies have shown that MUFA’s have little effect on total cholesterol. They are heart-healthy dietary fat because they can lower LDL-cholesterol while increasing HDL-Cholesterol” (Takafumi, Seon-Tea, 2016).
- Constitutes 85-90% of the fat in olive oil



