The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Think You Know Good Fats from Bad? 8 Oils to Avoid – Dr. Cate Shanahan with Dave Asprey : 713

Jun 18, 2020

Dr. Cate Shanahan, a physician and nutrition expert, dives into the complexities of dietary fats and their effects on metabolic health. She discusses the dangers of processed seed oils versus the benefits of traditional animal fats. Dr. Cate also critiques popular diets like 'dirty keto' and shares insights on the nutritional importance of cooking oils, particularly the 'hateful eight' to avoid. She emphasizes the link between dietary choices and chronic inflammation, urging listeners to rethink their approach to fats for better health outcomes.

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INSIGHT

Fat as Fuel

Fat is a superior fuel for athletes, even in team sports.
The body stores energy as fat with easily broken double bonds for quick mitochondrial burning.

INSIGHT

PUFA Percentage Increase

Modern body fat contains a much higher percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) than it did a century ago.
This shift is due to increased consumption of seed oils, impacting the composition of our largest organ: body fat.

ANECDOTE

Low-Carb Conference Observations

Dave Asprey recalls encountering many overweight individuals at low-carb conferences.
Despite significant weight loss, some struggled to shed remaining pounds due to misconceptions about fat consumption.

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In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’ve invited Dr. Cate Shanahan back to the show to talk about good fats and bad fats. She’s going to explain what’s happening with our fat cells and why the kind of fat you consume matters so much to your metabolic health.

Trained in biochemistry and genetics, Dr. Cate has spent nearly two decades working as a physician and nutrition specialist. Her newest book, The Fatburn Fix: Boost Energy, End Hunger, and Lose Weight by Using Body Fat for Fuel, will take you on a uniquely informed nutrition journey focused on your own fat and the fats you consume.

Dr. Cate created previously developed a nutrition program for the LA Lakers that many NBA and professional sports teams adopted and still use today. She’s been featured on a documentary and docuseries and been interviewed by major media outlets, radio talk shows and popular podcasts.

She’s also the author of two previous books devoted to nutrition: Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food and Food Rules: A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Eating.

“We've been living in this giant experiment because we've started eating fats that we know are great for seeds instead of fats that are great for animals,” Dr. Cate says. “That's a huge experiment. Anybody who says I'm promoting a fad diet, no. This is the opposite of the fad diet. It's the antidote to this experimental fad diet that we've been on.”

Dr. Cate says the kind of fat that’s in our own bodies is the root of inflammation. She then offers up four of the best things you can do nutritionally to boost your own immunity and beat inflammation.

During this pandemic, you have to be aware of any inflammation in your body. If you’re living on sugar and bad oils, well, that’s just what coronavirus thrives on, she says. While many parts of the world are slowing returning to a new normal, Covid-19 hasn’t gone away. Dr. Cate and I also talk about how certain types of fats make people more susceptible to viruses and infections, and give you tips on how to stay healthy.

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