The Proof with Simon Hill What You Need to Know about Dietary Fats | Dr Michelle McMacken
Jun 9, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMacken, a board-certified internal medicine physician from New York and an expert on dietary fats, shares valuable insights on nutrition. She explains the various types of fats, emphasizing which ones to minimize for optimal health. Dr. McMacken critiques low-fat diet trends and discusses how saturated fats relate to cardiovascular disease. She advocates for plant-based diets, highlighting the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, and provides practical guidance on making better food choices for heart health.
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Compare Nutrient Substitutions
- Nutrition science must consider what replaces a nutrient when reduced in diet.
- Saturated fat studies show effects depend heavily on the substituted food type.
Replacing Saturated Fat Matters
- Meta-analyses found no increased heart disease risk solely from eating more saturated fat.
- Replacing saturated fat with plant proteins, whole grains, or polyunsaturated fats shows clear benefits.
Limit Saturated Fat For Heart Health
- People with heart disease should keep saturated fat under 5-7% of calories.
- Eating mostly whole plant foods naturally lowers saturated fat without tracking macros.
