

629: Busting the Myths About Saturated Fat, Seed Oils, Carbs & Salt | Dr. Nina Teicholz
13 snips Dec 3, 2024
Dr. Nina Teicholz, a science journalist with a PhD in nutrition and author of The Big Fat Surprise, dives into controversial nutrition topics. She critiques the flawed low-fat dietary guidelines and argues for re-evaluating saturated fat's role in heart health. The episode explores the rise of seed oils, their health risks, and the commercialization of dietary advice. Teicholz also discusses success stories from low-carb diets in reversing insulin resistance, emphasizing the importance of protein for gut health in dietary choices.
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Ignoring Evidence
- The USDA's dietary guidelines have historically ignored large, NIH-funded clinical trials.
- This includes trials showing the ineffectiveness of low-fat diets and replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils.
Resistance to Change
- The current dietary guidelines are difficult to change due to widespread consensus and conflicts of interest.
- Nutrition scientists risk losing funding if they challenge the status quo.
Advocacy Challenges
- Nina Teicholz's advocacy work has raised awareness about the flaws in the dietary guidelines.
- Despite this, change is slow due to lack of funding and industry support.