Ep. 380 Seed Oils and Health: Exploring Their Impact with Cate Shanahan, MD

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with the esteemed Dr. Cate Shanahan, who last joined our podcast for episode 131. She is a New York Times bestselling author and a physician-researcher who synthesizes complex scientific concepts into clear and logical insights to empower her readers to drive positive changes for a better world. Her latest book, Dark Calories, is a must-read for everyone, particularly clinicians.

Dr. Shanahan brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion today. We explore the origins and biochemistry of seed oils, their production, and their detrimental effects on our mitochondria and overall health, diving into the concept of garbage blobs, looking at insulin resistance, stress, and hormones, and explaining why hypoglycemia is not benign. We examine the controversial role of the American Heart Association in cholesterol communication and why the keto diet is not ideal for everyone, and Dr. Shanahan also shares strategies for a seed oil-free lifestyle.

I trust you will find this conversation with Dr. Cate Shanahan as enlightening and engaging as I did when recording it.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• How the unhealthy vegetable oils in food products negatively impact our health
• Why we must become aware of the presence of unhealthy oils in our food and read ingredient labels to make informed choices
• How her background in biochemistry and molecular biology helped Dr. Shanahan see that polyunsaturated oils were the problem instead of saturated fats
• Why vegetable oils are unique when compared with olive and coconut oils
• Which vegetable oils are the Hateful Eight?
• How the oxidation process in vegetable oil production creates toxicity in our bodies
• How insulin resistance affects metabolic health and causes weight gain
• Tips for differentiating between normal and pathological hunger
• How stress hormones break down muscle and bone and raise blood sugar levels
• The importance of reducing carbohydrates gradually to avoid chronic stress and muscular breakdown
• Why Dr. Shanahan believes that the medical community is corrupt

Bio:

Cate Shanahan, MD, is a Cornell-trained physician-scientist whose works have inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live-culture ferments, and seed oil-free business empires. Together with NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the LA Lakers PRO Nutrition program, which has been emulated by elite championship teams worldwide. Dedicated to her field, she runs a telehealth practice, as well as a health-education website, DrCate.com, and lives with her family on a peaceful lake in Florida.

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