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#314: The DARK Truth About Seed Oils, Cholesterol & Nutrition Myths—Revealed by Dr. Cate Shanahan

Mar 4, 2025
01:20:02

Welcome back, Longevity listeners! I’m excited to dive into today’s episode, in which we explore the controversial world of seed oils with the insightful Dr. Cate Shanahan, a Cornell-trained physician-scientist and author of Dark Calories. As a nutritionist and epigenetic coach, I'm thrilled to unpack the complex relationship between vegetable oils, cholesterol, and heart health with you all.

 

What We discuss:

Dr. Cate Shanahan's journey into nutrition ... 06:38

Cate's perspective on medical training ... 10:56

Framework of the four pillars of traditional diets ... 17:16

Importance and challenges of modern food industry ... 25:06

Understanding processed foods and oxidation ... 27:24

Harmful effects of vegetable oils ... 33:00

Busting myths about cholesterol ... 42:10

Misconceptions about saturated fats and genetics ... 52:11

Dr. Cate's views on cooking oils ... 59:07

Balancing taste and health in cooking ... 01:06:36

 

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