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561: The Top Foods You Need to Eat & Avoid to Fix Your Mitochondria & Metabolic Health | Dr. Rob Lustig

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The History and Debate: Sugar versus Saturated Fat

This chapter explores the history of processed food and sugar, including its connection to the slave trade and environmental damage. It delves into the debate between sugar and saturated fat as the main driver of heart disease, discussing the research of John Yudkin and Ansel Keys. The chapter also highlights the flawed narrative surrounding dietary fat, LDL levels, and heart disease, ultimately suggesting that sugar and triglycerides play a more significant role in heart health.

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