Fats and oils: What’s the real story?

ZOE Science & Nutrition

Are Eggs Safe?

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The quality of oils used in commercial food outlets may have a higher saturated fat content for stability and longer shelf life. This is a balance between health effects and functionality. When it comes to eggs, they are considered safe and a valuable part of a healthy diet due to their micronutrients and proteins. Moderation is key, with a recommended intake of three to five eggs per week for a balanced and healthy diet.

Today we’re talking about fat, a delicious component of our food with a terrible reputation.

Fats have been broadly associated with weight gain and heart disease until recently.

A mountain of new scientific evidence suggests this is wrong and that it's not as simple as ‘all fat is bad’. Indeed, eating more healthy fat might actually reduce heart disease for many people.

In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks to Dr Sarah Berry to learn about what science tells us today, whether it is possible to lose weight on a high-fat diet, what oils we should be cooking with, and the different types of fats.

Dr. Sarah Berry is one of the world's leading experts on human nutrition, who has personally run over 20 randomised clinical trials looking at how humans respond to different fats.

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - Episode Start

03:08 - Quickfire round

04:54 - Can fat ever be healthy?

08:53 - Is it possible to put on weight if you’re on a low-fat diet?

10:50 - Food accessibility & bioaccessibility

13:22 - Understanding the caloric data of fats