Ep 7 - Are Seed Oils Killing Me? Dark Calories, Dr. Catherine Shanahan & Metabolic Dysfunction
Are seed oils killing me? Have I been paying for my own poison for decades? There's an uncomfortable thought. But given that seed oils make up some 30% of the calories in the average American's diet, the answer to this question is massively important.
In this episode, I dive into the work of Dr. Catherine Shanahan, and her book Dark Calories - How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health And How We Can Get It Back. Dr. Shanahan is one of the loudest and most prolific voices warning against the dangers of seed oils. But is she right? #seedoils #obesity #health #maha #fitness
Chapters
00:00 The Health Debate: Are Seed Oils Harmful?
02:51 Whether Seed Oils Are Helpful Or Hurtful Has Massive Implications
07:38 The Experts Disagree About Seed Oils. What Are We To Believe?
09:40 Dark Calories And Dr. Catherine Shanahan
17:39 What Do We Mean By Seed Oils? The Hateful Eight
19:47 Why Are Seed Oils Harmful? Part 1
25:27 Why Are Seed Oils Harmful? Part 2
31:05 Seed Oils Disrupt The Proper Functioning of Our Body Fat
32:39 Insulin Resistance, Mitochondria, & Metabolic Dysfunction
38:56 Population Data: The Impact of Seed Oils
42:22 The Controversy Around Cholesterol
51:26 High Cholesterol is Not Associated with Heart Disease
55:26 The Controversy of Ancel Keys and Saturated Fats
59:16 The Role of Seed Oils in Health
01:00:01 Where I Am On Seed Oils Right Now
01:04:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
AI Overview
In this conversation, Norbie Schickel explores the controversial topic of seed oils and their impact on health, particularly focusing on cholesterol. He discusses the arguments presented by Dr. Catherine Shanahan in her book 'Dark Calories', which challenges conventional wisdom about dietary fats and cholesterol. The conversation delves into the processing of seed oils, their potential toxicity, and the implications for chronic diseases and metabolic dysfunction. Schickel emphasizes the need for critical thinking and personal investigation into nutrition science, highlighting the importance of understanding the nuances of dietary choices.
