
#314: The DARK Truth About Seed Oils, Cholesterol & Nutrition Myths—Revealed by Dr. Cate Shanahan
Episode Description
<p dir="ltr">Welcome back, Longevity listeners! I’m excited to dive into today’s episode, in which we explore the controversial world of seed oils with the insightful <a href="http://drcate.com/">Dr. Cate Shanahan</a>, a Cornell-trained physician-scientist and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Calories-Vegetable-Destroy-Health/dp/0306832399"> Dark Calories</a>. As a nutritionist and epigenetic coach, I'm thrilled to unpack the complex relationship between vegetable oils, cholesterol, and heart health with you all.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Cate Shanahan's journey into nutrition ... 06:38</p> <p dir="ltr">Cate's perspective on medical training ... 10:56</p> <p dir="ltr">Framework of the four pillars of traditional diets ... 17:16</p> <p dir="ltr">Importance and challenges of modern food industry ... 25:06</p> <p dir="ltr">Understanding processed foods and oxidation ... 27:24</p> <p dir="ltr">Harmful effects of vegetable oils ... 33:00</p> <p dir="ltr">Busting myths about cholesterol ... 42:10</p> <p dir="ltr">Misconceptions about saturated fats and genetics ... 52:11</p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Cate's views on cooking oils ... 59:07</p> <p dir="ltr">Balancing taste and health in cooking ... 01:06:36</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong>Our Amazing Sponsors:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://puori.com/NAT">Puori</a> - 21 grams of high-quality whey protein from pasture-raised cows with no hormones, GMOs, or pesticides. Ready to ditch the questionable protein powders? Visit <a href="http://puori.com/NAT">Puori.com/NAT</a> and use my code NAT to get 20% off your first order!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.timeline.com/partners/nat-niddam">Timeline</a> - Improve your cellular energy, strengthen muscle, and boost endurance by taking Mitopure daily. Mitopure unlocks 6x more Urolithin A than diet alone. Visit <a href="http://timeline.com/nat10">timeline.com/nat10</a> for 10% off.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://justthrivehealth.com/">Just Thrive</a> - 99% of probiotics on the market die in your stomach before they even reach your gut. Just Thrive is the only probiotic guaranteed to arrive 100% alive where you need it most. Visit <a href="http://justthrivehealth.com/">JustThriveHealth.com</a> and use code NAT20 for 20% off your first 90-day bottle.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Nat's Links:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://community.longevitywithnat.com/checkout/premier-longevity-member"> Join My Membership Community</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0">Sign up for My Newsletter</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/">Instagram</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance">Facebook Group</a></p> <p> </p>
Special Guests
- Dr. Cate Shanahan