Misconceptions About Fats with Dr. Mary Newport - Episode 2498

Episode 2498 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Mary Newport and they discuss the misconceptions about fats and Ancel Keys, the benefits of coconut and MCT oil, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/misconceptions-about-fats-dr-mary-newport-episode-2498 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Misconceptions About Fats Dr. Mary Newport is driven to find answers and continuously does research. (2:00) Vinnie asks her opinion regarding an Instagram post he made about cholesterol. (9:00) Cholesterol is an important part of the cellular system in our bodies. The buildup of plaques is because of damage caused by inflammation. She explains the different kinds of fats and misconceptions about fats due to Ancelk Keys' conclusions. Infectious diseases (Spanish flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc) used to lead to premature death over heart disease. (18:00) However in the early 1900s that changed when things like penicillin were discovered and developed. Mary's latest study has to do with Ancel Keys. (27:00) She reviews some of his studies and the conclusions he came to. Your body will make cholesterol if you don't give it enough. (34:00) Also in the 1950s sweeteners entered the marketplace. (50:00) The sugar industry had a specific strategy to promote a low-fat diet. They paid off researchers to write articles that downplayed the effects of sugar on nutrition. Dr Newport discusses an additional study from 1963 that used "fabricated fat-modified foods." (54:00) The diet centered around being low-fat. The Benefits of Coconut Oil She has done a recent study on coconut oil. (1:02:00) MCT oil is extracted from coconut oil and turns to ketones quicker than regular coconut oil. Both are remarkably healthy for you. She logged differences among participants. Many had improvements in cognition, mood, depression, and other symptoms. Mary has four books out; look for Mary T Newport, MD on Amazon in Vinnie's Bookclub https://amzn.to/4bJxEmi and other booksellers. You can also go to her website https://coconutketones.com There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00) The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. Vinnie's new documentary "Dirty Keto" is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!