9: Why Low-Fat Diets Are Making You Sick (And What to Eat Instead)

Description: In this groundbreaking episode of the Holistic Health Matters podcast, host David Sandstrom challenges decades of nutritional dogma by exposing the truth about saturated fat and heart disease. Drawing from cutting-edge research and historical context, Sandstrom debunks the lipid hypothesis and reveals why everything you thought you knew about cholesterol might be wrong. From the shocking origins of the low-fat diet craze to the little-known distinctions in LDL particles, this episode is packed with game-changing information that could revolutionize your approach to nutrition and heart health. Whether you're struggling with high cholesterol or simply want to optimize your diet, this is one episode you can't afford to miss. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and the saturated fat myth 03:02 The lipid hypothesis and its flawed origins 07:03 The rise of chronic diseases despite dietary guidelines 11:37 Ancel Keys and the Seven Countries Study 15:19 Challenges to the lipid hypothesis 18:11 Recent studies debunking saturated fat myths 23:36 Understanding LDL cholesterol: APO-A and APO-B 29:55 The crucial role of cholesterol in the body 32:22 The real enemy: Inflammation, not cholesterol 36:06 PUFAs and carbohydrates as inflammation triggers 38:06 Summary of cholesterol particles and heart disease risk 41:13 Recommendations for healthy saturated fat consumption Links: For More: Full Show Notes Page Website: Podcast Hompage For a Copy of David’s Book: The Christian’s Guide to Holistic Health Leave a voice message for David: Ask me anything  Be on the Show: Schedule a lifestyle audit

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