The video titled “The Biggest Lie About Food” challenges the common belief that saturated fat and cholesterol are harmful to our health, particularly our hearts. Dr. Eric Berg breaks down the misconceptions surrounding these two nutrients, explaining that both cholesterol and saturated fat are essential for our bodies.
Cholesterol is a type of fat produced by the liver to help in various bodily functions, such as making cell membranes, hormones, and even vitamin D. Saturated fat, on the other hand, is a type of fat that remains solid at room temperature, with examples like lard and butter.
The video sheds light on the fact that consuming dietary cholesterol has minimal impact on our total cholesterol levels. In fact, your body produces most of the cholesterol it needs, and if you consume more cholesterol, your body will adjust accordingly. Dr. Berg also delves into the harmful effects of combining cholesterol with sugar, trans fats, and seed oils, leading to inflammation and artery clogging.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes that it is safe to consume foods like red meat, lard, and butter, highlighting the necessity of a balanced diet and a deeper understanding of how our bodies process nutrients.
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Author Video Description
I’m sure you’ve heard that lard, butter, and red meat are bad for you, but what’s the truth? Find out about the biggest lie about food.
0:00 Introduction: The biggest lie about food
0:25 What is cholesterol?
0:44 What is saturated fat?
1:46 Dietary cholesterol
2:55 The truth about cholesterol
Let’s talk about the truth about saturated fat and cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the liver that’s used to make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D.
Saturated fat is a type of fat that stays solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature. Coconut oil is 87% saturated fat, and lard is 47% saturated fat.
Dietary cholesterol has little effect on total cholesterol. Your body makes about 80% of your cholesterol. If you consume more cholesterol, your body will make less. If you consume less cholesterol, your body will make more.
It’s okay to consume steak, lard, and butter. Cholesterol is only bad when combined with things like sugar, smoking, trans fats, and seed oils.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness of the truth about cholesterol and saturated fat. I’ll see you in the next video.
Video “The BIGGEST LIE About Food” was uploaded on 06/10/2024 to Youtube Channel Dr. Eric Berg DC