Saturated fat has become one of the most debated nutrition topics in recent years. Some people believe it has no role in heart disease. Others believe it should be avoided entirely.
In this episode, I walk through what current evidence actually suggests, without absolutes or fear-based messaging.
We discuss:
Why medicine works on evidence, not certainty
Who saturated fat may be a problem for and who it may not be
Why individual risk matters more than blanket rules
How saturated fat adds up across the day
Practical percentage targets based on risk and calorie intake
Why replacing saturated fat with sugar is not the solution
This is a risk-based, individualized way to think about saturated fat, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
If you are unsure where you fall, assessing your overall cardiovascular risk and cholesterol trends matters more than following internet extremes.
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