Dispelling the Fiber, Cholesterol, and Saturated Fat Myth | Dr. Zoe Harcombe PhD

Dispelling Fiber, Cholesterol, and Saturated Fat Myths with Dr. Zoe Harcombe | Thiago Lusvarghi

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00:01 - US dietary guidelines and their lack of evidence on the relationship between animal protein and various diseases.
02:13 - Dr. Zoe Harcombe's interest in diet and research stemmed from her brother's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
06:27 - Dispelling the myth that salt causes metabolic syndrome
08:31 - The cholesterol hypothesis is an oversimplification and not helpful for heart disease.
12:43 - Red meat does not cause heart disease and the evidence is lacking.
14:47 - Choose real food for the nutrients it provides.
18:42 - The forceful nature of guidelines promoting plant-based diets leads to frustration among low-carb diet advocates.
20:41 - Understanding macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
24:25 - Processed foods are designed to be irresistible and cause overeating.
26:13 - Food that contains fat contains all three types of fats - saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated.
29:50 - Food does not directly clog up your arteries.
31:53 - Cholesterol is not an issue at all, it is vital for the body.
35:28 - There is no good or bad version of cholesterol, cholesterol is cholesterol.
37:15 - The amount of VLDL does not determine the amount of LDL in the body.
40:58 - Cholesterol myths and misconceptions
42:53 - CO2 demonization is unwarranted and its impact on the environment is minimal.
46:51 - Proper land management is crucial for maintaining topsoil and agricultural productivity.
48:37 - The depletion of topsoil and loss of ruminants can accelerate the destruction of the planet.
52:24 - Eating a real food diet is important, but eliminating meat is not necessary
54:19 - Elimination of processed carbs is the primary benefit to control diabetes.
57:55 - Excessive consumption of carbohydrates leads to the body converting them into fat.
59:44 - Animal protein is preferred over plant protein for ideal protein intake.
1:03:20 - Weight-bearing exercise and low body fat are important for revealing muscles.
1:05:06 - Animal protein contains essential amino acids in the right proportions, unlike plant-based protein.
1:08:56 - Processed meat becomes unhealthy when other ingredients like sugars, wheat, and fillers are added.
1:10:53 - The association between dietary factors and bowel cancer risk is often exaggerated in headlines.
1:14:58 - Fiber is an indigestible waste product in the body.
1:16:59 - Fiber is a waste product that the body can't digest and may not be beneficial for us.
1:20:25 - Fiber and cholesterol myths need to be dispelled.
1:22:18 - Questioning the knowledge of those giving out dietary guidelines.
1:26:09 - Processed food, particularly vegetable oils, contribute to various health issues.
1:28:06 - Avoid consuming processed foods and vegetable oils to maintain a healthy diet.
1:32:03 - The risk of developing type two diabetes and muscle damage due to statin use is significant.
1:33:57 - The dietary fat guidelines of 30% total fat and 10% saturated fat were set in the name of heart disease.
1:37:37 - Humans are smart enough to create their own food and stupid enough to eat it.
1:39:27 - 3 Unstoppable Traits: Drive, Critical Thinking, Judgment, and Influencing Skills.
1:42:53 - Dr. Zoe Harcombe challenges the common narrative about diet and health.
1:44:42 - How to connect with Zoe Harcombe

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[thiagolusvarghimd]

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Do you feel better with a high fiber diet, worse, or it doesn't really impact you?

[jeannettepatten]

Doctors have been trying to put my mom on statins for years. So has always refused.
She turned 96 yesterday and is on ZERO medications.
She also beat Covid19 with no vaccines.

[edstepanic]

Great discussion. As a fellow Ontarian, I am sad to say I have given up on doctors.
On another note - Years ago, when my wife and I decided to grow veg, we had a good harvest the first year. As the years went on, the harvest got worse and quality of plant growth showed us we were doing something wrong. We were not fertilizing the soil nearly enough to replenish what we were taking. It wasn't enough to compost plant stock and food scraps. We absolutely needed to add in manure. It was a lesson on the importance of ruminant animals and what they provide for humans.

[frogsofindia]

I was raised vegetarian (over 30 years). I got IBS when I was 18. It's been a long 10 year journey of trying to heal from that, even trying vegan/gluten-free for a couple years. I was so desperate last year, that I switched to being carnivore. Very gross at first to eat meat, but after the first week, I was sold on the diet. No bloating, no diarrhea, no gas, my IBS literally disappeared overnight. I lost weight, gained energy, started feeling warm (I was always cold), my keratosis started going away, etc. I can't believe the solution was this simple!

[MsSilver]

You’re brave having Zoe on you’re channel . You brought up an important point - it was thru having an open discussion with another practitioner, sharing opposite views on dietary health that need to be allowed and uncensored . Ministry of Health needs to acknowledge censorship is not the answer

[brookstorm]

I have listened to hundreds of hours on this subject, but this was the definitive one due to the uncompromising brilliance and clarity of Dr Harcombe. Thank you. The hosting was also great, comprehensive, non intrusive, sincere lovely person.

[norwegianzound]

My new wife moved me off meat. I got fat, felt crap. We fell out as she believes "meat is murder". I left her and am healthy again. Simple story.

[DS-oiwl]

I went carnivore 14 weeks ago with no fiber anymore. At seven weeks is when I realized hemorrhoids were gone.

[HoneyHollowHomestead]

Regenerative farming is growing in popularity and also smaller farms are starting to increase. I am a small scale farmer. Right now I am raising goats. Looking to expand in the future. So nice to hear from such an intelligent and logical person!

[littlesigh]

Zoe is the bomb thrown into the medical system… love her! Always always learn from her words.

[petaross]

Love Zoe Harcombe . Someone who has a good head, commonsense and free of Woke nonsense

[danielwillover]

I was in the vegan cult for 6 and 1/2 years. They recommend 100 g of fiber a day. The food you eat has to be digestible, absorbable and usable. I agree with the fiber. It is not digestible, absorbable or usable. Why put that strain on your digestive system to get rid of it? They'll always try to quote the study that says that people that eat fiber live longer. I switch to carnivore 17 months now and I don't have no problems going to the bathroom

[meggarstang]

What a marvelous conversation! I discovered Zoe during quarantine 2020-2022, when I started a keto eating strategy. What an eye-opener her videos were. This video has been such a pleasure to hear. I’m 71, no meds (which drives Kaiser nuts), slim without the belly fat that infuriated me for so many years, and full of energy. Zoe has been a large part of my journey to great health. ❤

[truthseeker]

FANTASTIC INTERVIEW!!! Loved her in depth knowledge & her experience/understanding of the body.
Please have her on again to dispute other so-called 'Research Papers'. This is a woman of wisdom.

[garyjagoe]

My 93 year old mother who has type 2T diabetes has been following the advise of her doctor for 15 years. She began on the recommended diet by diabetes Australia. She has now “progressed” to daily insulin injections.

[paulven]

Ex-vegetarian here (for almost 10 years). One year in on animal-based foods and bloating, stomach pains and hunger/cravings are gone... I tried to convince myself that constant bloating was normal... Now I know it's of the best interviews I've seen on ecology and health. What I like the most is them trying to answer the question who's profiting from the green agenda and all those narratives. There's always money behind everything - cholesterol, veganism, cancer, global warming etc etc.. Thank you for this brilliant interview

[itzakpoelzig]

Zoe is a superstar! I love seeing her, every time. Common sense, delivered with humor and grace.

[Anicetus]

My Grandmother who lived to be 99 years and 6 months use to say
"If you weren't feeling bad when you went to see the Doctor, you are after the appointment"

[davenockels]

Been a long term follower and subscriber to Zoe’s website, which I thoroughly recommend. Zoe is a rare and precious scientist. She has a forensic ability to dissect studies and identify the (often) many flaws. For one individual, she has been very influential in defending science sense…….

[jeannettepatten]

15 years ago I had an Alberta doctor tell me I was going to have a heart attack and die if I didn't lower my cholesterol. It was 5. She put me on crestor, I had such bad leg cramps I couldn't take it.
The next doctor said I didn't need statins but to eat lots of fiber and drink lots of water. That plugged me up so bad.
I really appreciate this video and how you both are not following the norm.