Opt for Whole Over Low-Fat for Blood Pressure Benefits

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Low-fat dairy products may aid in reducing blood pressure due to their potassium content, but clinical trials indicate no significant differences in blood pressure or cholesterol levels between low-fat and full-fat dairy when consumed in equivalent serving sizes. Whole food forms of dairy, which retain beneficial components like the calcium phosphorus milk fat globule, may limit fat absorption. Focusing solely on fat content is misleading; adopting a plant-rich diet, such as the DASH diet, and achieving a healthy body weight are proven strategies to lower blood pressure significantly, often by 15 to 20 points or more. The Danish Dietary Guidelines serve as a valuable resource for visualizing this beneficial dietary pattern.

Episode #326. Could the oils you’re using in the kitchen be increasing your risk of chronic disease? Explore the essential facts about dietary fats and how they affect your health markers in this focused deep dive.

Learn which oils to eat and avoid, how to adjust your diet for optimal intake, and how fats can make the difference between health and chronic disease.

Specifically, I cover:

Introduction to Dietary Fats (00:00)
Types of Fats Explained (02:27)
Essential vs. Non-Essential Fats - What's the Difference? (07:54)
Fats and Cardiovascular Health - Unveiling the Connection (10:32)
How Dietary Fats Influence Blood Pressure (17:47)
The Fat-Inflammation Link (20:29)
Exploring the Relationship Between Fats and Insulin Resistance (26:03)
Long-Term Health Outcomes of Dietary Fat Consumption (29:51)
Optimising Fat Intake: Practical Dietary Recommendations (36:22)
Wrapping up and Final Thoughts (41:25)

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