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The Jordan Harbinger Show
1034: Fat-Free Foods | Skeptical Sunday
Aug 18, 2024
Michael Regilio, a skeptic, comedian, and podcaster, tackles the myths surrounding fat-free foods and the obesity epidemic. He critiques the flawed science behind low-fat diets and the rise of sugar in our diets. Regilio underscores the importance of healthy fats for our bodies and challenges outdated dietary guidelines. He discusses the impact of corporate influence on nutrition science and argues that a focus on whole foods and reducing refined carbohydrates is key to improving health. Prepare to rethink what you know about dietary fats!
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- The low-fat diet trend, driven by flawed early research, has perpetuated misconceptions that dietary fats are harmful to health.
- Misleading labels on 'fat-free' and 'low-fat' products often lead consumers to make unhealthy food choices based on poor nutritional understanding.
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Rethinking Dietary Fats
The belief that dietary fat is detrimental has been a persistent misconception. Instead of contributing to weight gain, fat is essential for a balanced diet and overall health. Research indicates that cutting dietary fat does not correlate with weight loss; in fact, it can lead to overeating due to a lack of fat in meals, which signals to the brain that one is full. Many historical diets that were high in fat did not lead to the obesity epidemic we see today, suggesting that the focus on low-fat diets has been misguided.
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