The Superhumanize Podcast The Soul of Nutrition: Udo Erasmus on Essential Fats, Seed Oil Myths and Cellular Healing
Today, I am honored to welcome a true pioneer in the field of health and essential fats—Udo Erasmus.
You may know Udo as the author of the groundbreaking book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, a resource that has guided millions in understanding the critical role of fats in human health. But Udo is far more than a bestselling author. He is a biochemist, a health philosopher, and the founder of Udo’s Choice, an award-winning line of organic oils, probiotics, and enzymes, including the very ones I keep in my own fridge and recommend to others.
Udo’s work spans decades of rigorous scientific research, personal transformation, and spiritual seeking. He is one of the earliest voices to advocate for Omega-3s as essential to optimal health and one of the few who has consistently spoken out about the damage done by industrial processing of oils.
But what moves me most is not just the science, but the soul behind it. Udo’s personal journey, from fleeing war as a child, to facing profound suffering, to developing a spiritual framework rooted in love and service, infuses his work with a rare kind of depth and clarity.
In today’s conversation, we explore the nuanced truth behind seed oils and the backlash they’ve recently received in the wellness world. We look at how misinformation spreads, why context matters, and what the science really says about high-quality, unrefined fats.
We also dive into the inner path, what it means to listen to the body, to return to nature, and to let love be the guide in both healing and business.
This is not just a conversation about nutrition. It is a conversation about remembering what truly nourishes us, mind, body, and soul.
Episode highlights:
00:03 Meet Udo Erasmus: A Pioneer in Health and Essential Fats
00:43 Udo's Personal Journey and Transformation
01:19 The Truth About Seed Oils and Misinformation
07:56 The Role of Essential Nutrients in Health
10:13 The Dangers of Industrial Oil Processing
20:34 The Impact of Damaged Oils on Health
25:09 The Longevity of Oils: Storage and Usage Tips
26:19 Optimizing Essential Fatty Acid Intake
28:16 Omega-3 Benefits for Athletes and Pregnant Women
31:07 Addressing Chronic Fatigue and Long COVID with Nutrition
36:41 Debunking Myths About Seed Oils
44:37 The Spiritual Dimension of Nutrition
47:55 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations
WEBSITE
https://udoerasmus.com/
BOOKS
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Udo-Erasmus/author/B001JS125Y
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https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/
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