086: Does Eating Fat Make You Fat?

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve clears up the myths about fat and cholesterol, explaining why they are important for our health. He shows how drug and food companies have wrongly made us think that fat causes heart attacks, obesity, and diabetes. Dr. Steve highlights the need for healthy fats for energy, hormones, and cell repair while pointing out that carbohydrates and bad fats are the real problems. Listen in to understand why fat is essential and how to make better food choices for a healthier life.

[00:01 - 09:53] Importance of Fat

Fats and cholesterol are vital for energy storage and overall health.

Macronutrients break down into amino acids (proteins), fatty acids (fats), and glucose (carbs).

Fat stores energy and insulates the body, aiding in nerve repair.

[09:54 - 23:10] How Fats Are Processed in the Body

Proteins, fats, and carbs are broken down into amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose.

Fats and proteins trigger hormones that signal fullness to the brain.

Fats are absorbed via chylomicrons in the lymphatic system.

VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL transport fats, with HDL regulating cholesterol.

[23:11 - 31:32] The Benefits of Fat as an Energy Source

Fat provides 9 calories per gram, over twice the energy of carbohydrates.

Low insulin levels promote fat burning, while high levels cause fat storage.

Healthy fats include avocado oil, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, tallow, lard, eggs, and butter; avoid vegetable and seed oils.

High LDLs don't cause heart disease; the real culprits are high insulin, glucose, inflammation, and carbohydrate intake.

[31:33 - 39:26] Closing Segment

A faulty 1950s study by Ansel Keys wrongly blamed fat for heart disease.

Low-fat guidelines led to increased rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases.

Food companies promote low-fat products to boost sales, despite their negative health impacts.

Fat and cholesterol are essential; avoid processed carbs and vegetable oils to maintain health.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Fat is good for our body. Cholesterol is good, vital. We have to have it to live.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“The nutrients your body needs is protein, fat, cholesterol, water, vitamins, and minerals. That's all it needs.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

"The only carbohydrates you should ever eat are real God-made fruits, real God-made vegetables, and that's it.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“As far as a plant, the only healthy fat that you're going to get is avocado oil, coconut oil, and extra virgin olive oil.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett