#314: The DARK Truth About Seed Oils, Cholesterol & Nutrition Myths—Revealed by Dr. Cate Shanahan
#314: The DARK Truth About Seed Oils, Cholesterol & Nutrition Myths—Revealed by Dr. Cate Shanahan  
Podcast: LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Published On: Tue Mar 04 2025
Description: Welcome back, Longevity listeners! I’m excited to dive into today’s episode, in which we explore the controversial world of seed oils with the insightful Dr. Cate Shanahan, a Cornell-trained physician-scientist and author of Dark Calories. As a nutritionist and epigenetic coach, I'm thrilled to unpack the complex relationship between vegetable oils, cholesterol, and heart health with you all.   What We discuss: Dr. Cate Shanahan's journey into nutrition ... 06:38 Cate's perspective on medical training ... 10:56 Framework of the four pillars of traditional diets ... 17:16 Importance and challenges of modern food industry ... 25:06 Understanding processed foods and oxidation ... 27:24 Harmful effects of vegetable oils ... 33:00 Busting myths about cholesterol ... 42:10 Misconceptions about saturated fats and genetics ... 52:11 Dr. Cate's views on cooking oils ... 59:07 Balancing taste and health in cooking ... 01:06:36   Our Amazing Sponsors: Puori - 21 grams of high-quality whey protein from pasture-raised cows with no hormones, GMOs, or pesticides. Ready to ditch the questionable protein powders? Visit Puori.com/NAT and use my code NAT to get 20% off your first order!   Timeline - Improve your cellular energy, strengthen muscle, and boost endurance by taking Mitopure daily. Mitopure unlocks 6x more Urolithin A than diet alone. Visit timeline.com/nat10 for 10% off.   Just Thrive - 99% of probiotics on the market die in your stomach before they even reach your gut. Just Thrive is the only probiotic guaranteed to arrive 100% alive where you need it most. Visit JustThriveHealth.com and use code NAT20 for 20% off your first 90-day bottle.   Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group