575: The Top Foods You Need to Avoid Eating to End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Gary Fettke
Dec 19, 2023
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Dr. Gary Fettke, a vocal proponent of nutrition, discusses the root cause of chronic disease, the adverse effects of fructose, the manipulation of vegetables, and the need to avoid seed oils. He also explores the role of vitamin C in low carb diets, the influence of the food industry on dietary guidelines, and the impact of a religious group on medical education. The podcast covers the differences between pasture-raised and farm-based animals, the composition of fats and oils, and the difference between the myode reaction and advanced glycation end products. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of a low carb intervention for managing health conditions.
Inflammation is the root cause of chronic disease.
Fructose, whether from natural sources or high fructose corn syrup, negatively affects blood pressure, uric acid production, fat storage, and LDL particles.
Dietary guidelines are often influenced by vested interests, including the food industry and religious ideologies.
Chronic consumption of high-carbohydrate and seed oil diets can lead to insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and the development of chronic conditions.
Deep dives
Inflammation is the root cause of chronic disease
The speaker emphasizes that inflammation is the underlying cause of various chronic diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and mental health issues.
Fructose and its impact on health
Dr. Gary Fettke discusses the effects of fructose on the body, regardless of whether it is consumed from natural sources like fruit or high fructose corn syrup. He explains how fructose is metabolized in the liver, its impact on blood pressure, uric acid production, and fat storage, and its connection to small-dense LDL particles.
The myth of fiber
Dr. Fettke challenges the common belief in the dietary importance of fiber and its association with improved health. He discusses how the fiber myth originated from observations made by Burkitt, a missionary in Africa, and how the food industry and religious ideology influenced the promotion of fiber consumption through the dietary guidelines.
Questioning nutritional education and the influence of industries
Dr. Fettke highlights the need for the medical profession to acknowledge mistakes in nutritional education and guidelines. He reveals the influence of industries, such as the pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as religious ideologies, in shaping dietary recommendations over the past century.
The Impact of the Five a Day Concept
The concept of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, known as the 'Five a Day' concept, was not based on scientific evidence but was a made-up idea. Recent studies have shown that the number of fruits and vegetables consumed does not have a significant impact on cancer outcomes. The main determining factor in lower cancer rates is higher socio-economic status, which often leads to higher fruit and vegetable intake.
The Complexity and Confusion in Healthy Living
The field of healthy living and nutrition has become complex, corrupt, and confusing. It is challenging for individuals to navigate through the multitude of conflicting information, hidden agendas, and influences from various industries and political interests. The confusion often leads to poor metabolic health and a rise in chronic diseases.
The Importance of Dietary Guidelines and Vested Interests
Dietary guidelines play a significant role in shaping people's eating habits and health behaviors. However, these guidelines are often influenced by vested interests, such as the food industry. The speaker recommends researching and questioning the origins of dietary guidelines, understanding the influence of vested interests, and making dietary choices that prioritize fresh, local, seasonal, whole foods while avoiding added sugar and processed foods.
The Negative Impact of High Carb and Seed Oil Diets
Chronic consumption of high-carbohydrate and seed oil diets can lead to adverse health effects such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, glycation of proteins, and the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These effects can contribute to the development of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and other chronic conditions. Adopting a low-carb, healthy fat lifestyle can help mitigate these negative impacts and promote better health.
Dr. Gary Fettke (IG: @isupportgary) is a Tasmanian Orthopaedic Surgeon and vocal proponent of nutrition being a major component of prevention and management of modern disease.
He continues to defend the right to free speech and the right to question traditional beliefs for the benefit of the community.
In this episode, we discuss:
Inflammation is the root cause of chronic disease
Fructose is metabolized differently than glucose
Fruit is NOT good for you
Do we need vitamin C?
Gary’s opinion on fiber
His typical day of eating
Nutrition guidelines are influenced by religion and money
The 5 fruits a day recommendation is a marketing ploy
Why Gary was reported to the medical board
Eat an evolutionary appropriate diet
How to transition to a low carb healthy fat (LCHF) diet
Comparing pastured raised animals vs. factory farmed animals
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