ZOE Science & Nutrition Fats and oils: What’s the real story?
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Apr 14, 2022 
Dr. Sarah Berry, a leading expert in human nutrition, shares enlightening insights about dietary fats, challenging the old myths surrounding their health impacts. She discusses how healthy fats might actually help reduce heart disease risk and the potential for weight loss on a high-fat diet. The conversation covers the best oils for cooking, the misconceptions about cholesterol and food labels, and the nutritional benefits of eggs and fish. Berry emphasizes the importance of understanding different fats and encourages a personalized approach to nutrition.
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Fat Storage
- Excess energy, regardless of source, is converted and stored as fat.
- Low-fat diets can still lead to weight gain if excess carbohydrates are consumed.
Jonathan's Low-Fat Upbringing
- Jonathan Wolfe's father was put on a low-fat diet 45 years ago due to high cholesterol.
- This led Jonathan to grow up eating a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, impacting his blood sugar control.
Cholesterol and Food Matrix
- Dietary cholesterol does not significantly raise blood cholesterol levels; the type of fat consumed does.
- Foods with similar fat composition can have different health effects due to their matrix, like cheese and butter.