About this episode
On this week's show, we dig deep into a hot topic in the health world... FAT. Fat, one of 3 macronutrients in our diets that seems to be either loved or feared, by most. We're here to get you excited about eating high fat by debunking 5 misconceptions about fat. You will also hear some of our favourite fats and how we go about including them into our diet. We also get into cholesterol and how it's essential for thriving health. Enjoy the conversation! In this episode, we discuss: Eat fat to enhance your brain function Debunking 5 misconceptions about fat Sugar is the culprit when it comes to packing on the pounds Not all calories are created equally Stop fearing saturated fats MCT oil... rocket fuel for your brain Trans fats and saturated fats aren't similar Grass fed meats contain more omega-3s compared to factory farmed meats We need to get more specific when looking at LDL cholesterol Heat stable oils you can cook with The difference between coconut oil and coconut butter Simple (and complex) ways of incorporating more fat into your diet Related links: Sunwarrior <== 20% off all Sunwarrior products & free shipping over $50 (US only) Join our community on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Listen to Mark Hyman previously on TUHP (episodes #74 & #84 ) Listen to JJ Virgin previously on TUHP (episode #112) Listen to Abel James previously on TUHP (episode #75) Listen to Sean Croxton previously on TUHP (episode #114) Listen to Dr. Kellyann Petrucci previously on TUHP (episode #72) Listen to Dave Asprey previously on TUHP (episode #61) Listen to the JingSlingers previously on TUHP (episode #113) Bulletproof - Brain Octane Oil Dragon Herbs - Spring Dragon Longevity Tea NutraVege - plant-sourced omega-3 high in EPA + DHA Jesse's easy guacamole recipe Paleo Wraps Related episodes: 302: Udo Erasmus – Fats That Heal… Fats That Kill, Practice Stillness, Health Is Your Responsibility 244: Dr. Will Cole – Plant-Based Keto Diet • Women & Ketosis • Fats For Brain Health 166: Nina Teicholz – Stop Fearing Saturated Fat • What's The Deal With Cholesterol? • The Coconut Oil Controversy 148: Dr. Joseph Mercola – DHA, The Most Important Fat • Sensible Sun Exposure • Blue Light Blockers Are A Must 137: Dr. Sylvia Tara – Visceral Fat… The Dangerous Type Of Fat • Stop Eating Carbs And Fat Together • The Gut-Fat Connection Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts , we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts . Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community . 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram . 5. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app . 6. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!