#314: The DARK Truth About Seed Oils, Cholesterol & Nutrition Myths—Revealed by Dr. Cate Shanahan

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 Dr. Cate Shanahan , a Cornell-trained physician-scientist and author of Dark Calories . As a nutritionist and epigenetic coach, I'm thrilled to unpack the complex relationship between vegetable oils, cholesterol, and heart health with you all. What We discuss: Dr. Cate Shanahan's journey into nutrition ... 06:38 Cate's perspective on medical training ... 10:56 Framework of the four pillars of traditional diets ... 17:16 Importance and challenges of modern food industry ... 25:06 Understanding processed foods and oxidation ... 27:24 Harmful effects of vegetable oils ... 33:00 Busting myths about cholesterol ... 42:10 Misconceptions about saturated fats and genetics ... 52:11 Dr. Cate's views on cooking oils ... 59:07 Balancing taste and health in cooking ... 01:06:36 Our Amazing Sponsors: Puori - 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 Puori.com/NAT and use my code NAT to get 20% off your first order! Timeline - Improve your cellular energy, strengthen muscle, and boost endurance by taking Mitopure daily. Mitopure unlocks 6x more Urolithin A than diet alone. Visit timeline.com/nat10 for 10% off. Just Thrive - 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 JustThriveHealth.com and use code NAT20 for 20% off your first 90-day bottle. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Facebook Group