The BIG FAT Truth: Debunking Cholesterol Myths

Summary

In this episode of the Keto Pro Podcast, Richard Smith chats with his good friend, a titan within the nutritional world, Ivor Cummins to discuss the misconceptions surrounding dietary saturated fat and cholesterol. They explore the historical context of cholesterol research, the importance of understanding cholesterol numbers, and the detrimental effects of certain dietary choices, particularly the 'Devil's Triad' of sugars, refined grains, and vegetable oils. The conversation also delves into the psychological aspects of health, emphasizing the need for mental resilience and the power of positive thinking in achieving health goals.

Takeaways

Saturated fat does not cause cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol is essential for cell formation and hormone production.
Plant sterols can be toxic and are not beneficial for health.
Healthy diets should focus on nutrient-dense foods like meat, fish, and eggs.
Cholesterol numbers are often misleading and should not be the sole focus of health assessments.
The body has mechanisms to excrete non-human cholesterol effectively.
The 'Devil's Triad' includes sugars, refined grains, and vegetable oils, which should be avoided.
Mental resilience and positive thinking are crucial for health improvement.
Empowering oneself in the present can help reshape the future.
Helping others with nutritional knowledge is a key motivation for health professionals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:58 The Truth About Saturated Fat
09:04 Cholesterol: Myths and Realities
18:16 The Devil's Triad: Foods to Avoid
23:48 Mental Strength and Resilience
28:27 Conclusion and Future Projects

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[eltoncooper-icdp]

I think Richard’s knowledge is superior to the others I listen to. I hold what he teaches in high esteem.

[dillion]

Ivor saved/changed my life back in 2018. Because of him I got a CAC scan that turned out to be 1800! After that I changed everything and am still on course to this day. I am forever grateful.

[cearilindubhlaoi]

Thank you both for all you do trying to educate people which is badly needed..

I can't understand why Richard channel is not way way bigger 😮

[bee_bee]

💔 Richard. Sorry to hear about the distance this way of eating has caused in your family. You look so much better now than before, they can see that firsthand and you're so knowledgeable. And anything you say will be all because you want to help. Difficult

I don't say anything to friends with children because that's too much of a delicate area, but it's so hard watching friends give their children apple juice, fruit yogurts, crackers thinking it's all good stuff, then their kids zooming around, misbehaving and one with suspected autism

Just wanted to say I appreciate you and what you do!

[DianaGascon]

Because of you Richard, I always keep this in mind : "The Lower Your LDL The Higher Your Risk of Death". Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for being a constant source of inspiration.

[ashleyhouse]

Great video and always a pleasure to hear Ivor Cummins talk.

One thing I did want to ask Richard is one of my favourite interviews of your is with Prof Tim Noakes. In that interview he hinted on new research into blood glucose with Dr Philip Prins that they were shortly to publish.

I understand that this now has been published in the ladt few days but is behind a pay wall. I wondered if it might be possible for you to set up another interview with Prof Noakes to explain their findings?

[azzumi]

Fantastic chat. Would love you to have him on again.

[gillgarner]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to all this wonderful information ❤thanks as always

[susanolsen]

Great information! Keep up the great work. You are reaching people. This is the first time I have seen your podcast and I am in Georgia, USA!

[MeiraPluzhnikova]

Another great talk, Richard! Thank you to both of you.

[jobrown]

Something to consider. I only found this video because it popped up as a YT suggestion because of other videos I watch. Perhaps if you change the name of your channel to include something which provides more information about what your channel is, ie not just your name, might help your videos to get more views. I think it was the word cholesterol in the video title which triggered the suggestion due to the algorithm. Now I'm going to check out to see what other videos you have.

[RibeyeRob]

Brilliant interview! So glad to have people like Ivor agreeing with our positions. 💪

[DirkJacobsz]

Richard and Ivor - love your work - keep it up you are getting through..you both have PhD from the school of hard knocks..

[precisionfitness]

Awesome video... yeah Richard staying quiet is the best option people don't want to change the change comes with thr choice to change but yeah

[skipmcelhenny]

Phenomenal podcast! You both are brilliant in your understanding of the optimal health of the human body.

[stavross]

Best video on cholesterol explanation ❤

[JoJo-ocoq]

Wonderful work I totally enjoyed you both, keep up the good work. i just started eating lamb a month ago I love it. i mix it with ground beef and cook burgers for the week.

[rtay]

Carnivore for 1 year. Down 45 lbs. 47 year old. 5’8” 175 lbs. prob about 15 pct body fat. Total c 500. LDL 400. HDL 51. Triglycerides 74. A1c 5.1 fasting glucose 96. I feel great

[olgadunning]

I was at brain health too and this was a great podcast

[Keithzzzzt]

Learned something about Lamb Salmon today.