Episode #327. Butter, bone broth, and eating like our ancestors: join me on The Ellen Fisher Podcast to bust some prolific nutrition myths.

Tune in to unpack my core nutrition philosophy, evaluate how popular diets can impact your health, and examine some key foods that are either idolised as superfoods or condemned as dangerous. If you have questions about keto, carnivore, antinutrients, or other hot nutrition topics, this episode is for you.

Specifically, we discuss:

• Introduction (00:00 )


• Exploring Personal Nutritional Philosophy (02:31 )


• Science's Role in Nutritional Understanding (06:33 )


• Integrating Science and Nature in Dietary Patterns (10:55 )


• Ancestral Diets Explained (14:40 )


• Saturated Fats and ApoB: Their Crucial Role in Diet (21:03 )


• Strategies for Reducing Saturated Fat and ApoB Levels (26:49 )


• Analyzing Evidence Against Saturated Fat Claims (30:16 )


• Polyunsaturated Fats: Health Impacts Unveiled (40:13 )


• Processed Foods and Overconsumption Risks (47:33 )


• Butter and Saturated Fats: Revealing the True Health Effects (49:26 )


• Comparative Analysis of Various Diets and Health Outcomes (53:30 )


• Debunking Anti-Nutrient Myths (01:04:36 )


• Debating Contrasting Nutritional Perspectives with Paul Saladino (01:16:07 )


• Saturated Fats Comparison: Coconut vs. Red Meat (01:22:26 )


• The Importance of Personal Health Metrics (01:25:15 )


• Evaluating Plant Milks and Processed Food Alternatives (01:29:26 )


• Beef Liver Consumption and Nutrient Toxicity Risks (01:31:15 )


• Critiquing Vegan Diets and Low-Fat Diet Misconceptions (01:36:54 )


• Holistic Health and Longevity: Defining the Ultimate Goal (01:45:32 )


• Conclusion and Key Takeaways (01:48:07 )

Discover more of the Ellen Fisher podcast at https://www.ellenfisher.com/podcast, or listen to her previous appearance on The Proof.

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