The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Which plant foods are high in saturated fat?
Mar 3, 2026
A lively look at which plant foods contain saturated fat and how nuts, avocados, olives and oils fit into heart‑healthy diets. Clarifies hearts of palm versus palm oil and canning concerns. Discusses doctors' nutrition training gaps and the lifestyle pillars that lower cardiovascular risk. Offers practical notes on raw versus processed nuts and measured olive oil use.
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Avoid Coconut Milks And Yogurts For Heart Patients
- Advise heart patients to avoid coconut-based milks and yogurts because safer, lower-cholesterol alternatives exist.
- Dr. Kahn recommends soy milks and portfolio-diet substitutes instead of coconut dairy alternatives.
Nuts Mostly Protective Despite Some Saturated Fat
- Nuts generally associate with longevity and reduced cardiovascular events despite containing some saturated fat.
- Dr. Williams cites randomized predimed-like data and notes Brazil nuts and macadamia have the highest saturated fat among nuts.
Hearts Of Palm Are Low Fat And Fiber Rich
- Hearts of palm are a low-saturated-fat, high-fiber plant food and safe to eat.
- Dr. Kahn is more concerned about BPA from canned packaging than saturated fat in hearts of palm.