Ep:209 A HIGH FAT DIET IS NOT HEALTHY LONG TERM - by Robert Cywes

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

A high fat diet is arguably the most healthy for your brain, prevent disease and overall feel amazing! I've been doing it for 10 years, dropped 25lbs, eliminated anxiety and much happier person 😂🤓

[@quantumuniverse5771]

Agree with you 100%. Similar experience. How I feel is the most important proof for me. There's no authority above me, at least not for my life. Blessings 😊😉🥰

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Higher fat helps keep me full and I agree with you

[@maryvanderplas3232]

Yep. Reducing dietary fat leaves me hungry and unsatisfied. Simply not sustainable. Have to get energy from somewhere. Relying on gluconeogenesis for energy is not the way to go for me.

[@guitargeeknwa]

I feel fantastic on 70% fat/25-30% protein/

[@ThePrimal.Podcast]

@@guitargeeknwa I tend to follow the same macros. 'High' fat is relative, doesn't have to be 80%, just simply eating whole foods that are naturally high in fat is a simple fool proof lifestyle, eggs, salmon, beef, avocado etc

[@JamesMostowski]

I’m a T1 who has been following Dr. B for over 3 1/2 years and lost 60 lbs. and use 86% less insulin. I’m now carnivore and have one guilty pleasure, one cup of coffee with heavy cream. I agree with you, just eat the fat that comes with your meat.

[@lindabongo5019]

I would see that as the cream that comes with the coffee 😁 also can you get HWC without additives. I finally found a dairy where I can get HWC that is also raw.

[@denniscerletti9454]

I recommend you read," Eat Fat, Lose Fat" by Dr.Mary Enig and Sally Fallon to better understand the good fat and the bad fat.One drives health, one drives carb addiction.

[@janetw7828]

Just because a dr changes his mind about something doesn’t make it fact. Please back up your change of mind with proven research.

[@maryjoymath3545]

Yes, has made me rethink on volume of fat intake. In early stage of carnivore. Working on balancing everything out with just your informative logic!!! Thank u.💞💞🙃💞💞

[@anniebeanie710]

My grandma always told me to eat the regular fat content products and avoid low-fat crap :) . Wise woman.

[@vanessarheadart9708]

My gran too.🥰

[@BetaBuxDelux]

She knew what’s up.

[@Kitchissime]

Yes, but it must be combined with low carb to be truly good

[@Mallchad]

my grand too I feel so stupid. wouldn't have been a problem if I ignored school

[@ThePeterR66]

Is she still alive?

[@sarah2go]

When I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, i was told to follow a strict dietary regime - low fat was the cornerstone. My insulin resistance didn’t improve and then a friend told me about low carb and lent me a book, since when I’ve never looked back. That was seven years ago. I did well on a ketogenic diet, lost weight and reversed my pre-diabetes. I also had lots of energy and felt wonderful, and for the past year and a half I’ve followed a carnivore lifestyle and feel even better! I’m 80 in a few weeks time and feel 30 years younger. High fat is king!

[@lindabridges445]

I'm 77. Glad to hear this is still worthwhile to do this.

[@oldtymer9106]

I'm coming up on 64 and was wondering what I might feel like in ten or 20 years if I continue with this lifestyle, thanks to your testimonial I have a pretty good idea. Take care!

[@davidtirschman6288]

In my case I have had diabetes for years and lost over 60 pounds a couple years ago. In the past year I slide back to eating what ever so I am not where I could be. I gained some weight back and my liver is fatty so I am doing the carnivore to get my liver and me Healthy I have been on a binge again watching your videos. I need to bulk up on the fat to clean up the liver. Thanks for letting me know eventually I can cut the percentage of fat back in time. I will be carnivore for the rest of my life by choice. I appreciate your honesty and common sense. It is particularly helpful to cut thru the bullshit of the medical community. I need honest information and am discerning the best I can. I call much of the medical community medical prostitutes because many are bought so cheaply with titles and money. To put it simply I believe you do a great job to cut thru the bullshit that many smart idiotic doctors hide behind. To rip off a Winton Churchill quote " never have so many crooks and snake oil salesmen (some Doctors) have harm'ed so many patients to guard their reputations and protect their financial interests and lack of care for those in need of truth"

[@oldtymer9106]

@@davidtirschman6288 Most of us fall off our new eating styles from time to time. I've been keto for two plus years, but take breaks or just plain stumble. I started at 360lbs, got down to 256lbs and because of my breaks and stumbles my weight is around 270-290lbs. I'm trying to get to around 220lbs my honeymoon weight from 25 years ago. profile pic is my wife on our wedding day, she's been playing a harp for two years now - losing her was my inspiration for taking my health seriously. On a break now in Vegas, will be back on the wagon on Saturday. I'll do Keto for a week or two then dial it up to Ketovore and see what happens. take care.

[@brendahunter9134]

What book?

[@Stickers2Go]

Provide evidence that a high fat diet is bad long term! What a terrible video. watch Bart kay's video.

[@Vykhrist]

All the diets I have put this body thru my last 70 years has brought me close death's door. The lectures, the self loathing, and the countless meds; not to mention doctor's side eye. On carnivore diet I am seeing a reversal, a positive up tick in emotional and physical health.

[@msbeecee1]

"Doctor's side eye" !!😂 I'm glad ur feeling better on carnivore. I am too. Let's keep up the healing & health !

[@chrisnashville4541]

"Carnivore' is an elimination diet and people that are overweight or sensitive to certain plant foods are bound to see short term benefits. Long term, likely to pay the price.

[@steveonrock]

@@chrisnashville4541what price? Only proteins and lipids and vitamins found in those are essential. So what price?

[@Meatmanmark75]

​@@chrisnashville4541no chance long term this diet is super healthy how can eatting healthy fats and the most nutritional dense food in the world not be good long term makes zero sense.

[@Liam69400]

@@chrisnashville4541 There are so many people, though, that have been on carnivore for years and are self reportedly feeling better and looking better than they ever have.....I have learned that subjective observation is probably valid in the long run. I have never read a comment where someone was on the carnivore diet for over a year and had problems. We just don't know that it is not good. Have you seen anyone who said they had ill effects from being on it?

[@stevetorres76]

I was talking to my dad today… he was talking about his mother in law.. she’s 96yrs of. She is a major fat and grease fan. She loves fat soo much. If you serve her a steak or pork chop, she goes for the fat/ grizzle first and doesn’t even finish the meat potion. Lol

[@judylloyd7901]

gristle* 👍

[@kiwikim5163]

That’s me too!

[@marciabutler987]

That's me three!

[@super28sisko]

That's me five!

[@Lenzer50]

I’ve been doing Keto and IF for about 4 years, I lost 80lbs, reversed my fatty liver, all my health problems went away, my blood pressure is 127/81, my resting heart rate is 61 so what you considered long term because I feel better now than I did when I was 20 and I’m about to turn 61.

[@craigoutdoors30]

I'm going on year 3. I have stopped all drugs (lupus). I have never felt better in my life!

[@lindapestridge3073]

Hi Len, I'm 63 , I'm so worried I presently bought a finger pulse monitor and my resting hart rate is 80 bpm I'm frightened to go to the doctors because they put you on all kinds Of medicine sometimes not for The best ,is there anything natural To bring my resting hart rate down, Thanking you .

[@lindapestridge3073]

@@Lenzer50 thank you, For your reply ,

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

@@lindapestridge3073 Listen...."how do YOU FEEL?" DO YOU FEEL WELL": Energetic., Relaxed, have fun...do your job and go see your spouse...have fun with them? Numbers....Are statistical baselines only.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@lindapestridge3073 ~ A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Caffeine can increase this rate in some people.

[@Anita-silver]

This was a waste of time in that you covered zero medical reasons why to not consume high fat. I have eaten 80-85% high fat for over a decade and zero negative issues.

[@heal1856]

Do you get most of that from dairy? Are you carnivore?

[@Anita-silver]

@@heal1856 Yes I have been carnivore for over a year; keto before that. I eat mostly ground beef, chicken, eggs, tallow and lots of butter. Cheese only twice a month or so; no other dairy.

[@Tatiacha]

then you have found what works for your body! I wish all the diet people would stop trying to find some magic ratio that is right for everyone we each need to experiment and find what works for us and be willing to adjust if after a period of time our body wants a little shift like some people's bodies may want shift ratios when they no longer have weight to lose or have cured a disease state.

[@janetw7828]

Please explain and show research that says too much fat is not a good thing. Thank you.

[@dennisbauer3315]

You did not explain why too much fat is bad for you, you did not differentiate between the fats, you only said over and over again, too much fat is bad for you. What are you talking about, you say too much fat is bad for you, that's all. Will it make one leg grow bigger than the other, what will it do.?

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

When I was a kid, a Fat kid was a rarity. We had eggs and bacon every morning , small lunch and dinner, always meat and veg. Sunday the Roast meat or Chicken complete with skin and fat on meat

[@cowatarian.]

"The exclusive purpose of low carb, high fat is to heal insulin resistance" ?? Disagree : / Carbohydrate storage disorders, collagen disorders, epilepsy, MS, infecteous disease, PCOS, Endometriosis, cancer..?

[@robertcywes2966]

All part of insulin resistance...know ur science

[@cowatarian.]

So people who are "Genetically" predisposed to insulin issues should go off a ketogenic diet for substantial periods of time? I don't really think that is the best idea... Being one of those people... Lyme, hemophilia, heart disease, epilepsy, spine disorders ... High fat for me, for sure...

[@ellek7233]

I like being off antidepressants and anxiolytics. Bone broth with added fat and electrolytes works as well as Xanax. And beef works better than any ssri/snri/everything-I've-ever-tried. I also like not obsessing about food/carbs, being in control of my appetite, not binging on carbs, and having lost 65#, now at 57 being my ideal size that I was at 30. So I'll keep my dietary fat where it is--pretty high, though I'm not quite sure because I don't track fat anymore.

[@frankunderwood8357]

Why is too much fat not good in your diet? You have made a claim, but provided no proof. Not even a theory too why and what the consequences of too high fat consumption would be.

[@ceejay6417]

After briefly spending time looking into this I came to understand the difference between grass fed and non grass fed fat. It's less Omega 3 if it the animal has less grass fed or no grass fed. This can then be potentially less healthy because of the higher rate of Omega 6. I also experienced a strange sensation when eating exclusive grain fed meat for about a month which was a high blood pressure feeling that I wasn't noticing as much on a grass fed finished diet. But perhaps the difference is negligible?

[@ton-gle4137]

Left me kind of confused. Been Keto for around 18 months. Lost 1.5st and now comfortably in BMI. Increased fat and protein ditching the carbs. So now what.....? No fat, less fat, some fat on some days and not on others? Dr Rob your advice has really done me a lot of good but I'm more than a little confused now as to how I maintain and stay healthy.

[@KAS470]

Eat only single ingredient foods. Stay away from high processed and high sugary junk. Think of how our ancestors ate. They hunted their meat and gathered anything else that naturally occurred in nature

[@lennyb4190]

I think the point is that you don't have to load up every meal with extra fats and have fat bombs and butter-coffee and fat fat fat all the time. Especially if you're trying to loose weight (fat), let your body burn it's own fat :)

[@mattdonlan7745]

My take away is also to get most of your fat from your food without adding butter and cream and ghee just for the extra fat. If you stop adding fat to your food, you’ll naturally eat less fat and more protein proportionally. But still eat fatty foods, but they fat in those foods is all the fat you need once you’re fat adapted.

[@annacastillo4020]

High Fat is excellent

[@sherbear8097]

35 -60% fast was my take away. If you are having success don't mess with it

[@kayallen7603]

You never said WHY not good, nor did you say what you mean by 'long term'. And you posted no citations to RCTs that prove the point. So why did you make this video that wasted our time and yours?

[@michaelcariello6233]

Why is high fat a bad thing long term? You didn’t explain why. Is there a hormonal shift if you go too long high fat?

[@Anita-silver]

Yes, this is becoming a common thread of his videos. He makes a grand, controversial statement and then doesn't go into detail to explain why. Not responsible IMO.

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@Anita-silver i think his videos are designed for him to get more patients/consultations

[@uaebifvideo5472]

@@spongebobsquaretits I might agree with you at this point,!! Recently it seems to be the case!!.

[@uaebifvideo5472]

@@Anita-silver 👍🏼

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Call for consultation!!😉

[@banparlous2552]

he never elaborates on WHY he thinks too much fat is bad though. I've never had a problem w/ "too much" fat on keto or carnivore & going on 4 years now w/ a zero CAC score (if indeed cvd is what he's alluding to). Don't say "come on, man", tell us... I'm all ears.

[@monicacollins8289]

High fat, no/low carb gets your metabolism fat-adapted to burn fat for fuel instead of sugars. But once you're fat-adapted, you want to burn the fat you're already carrying, not so much the fat you eat. I hope this was helpful.

[@banparlous2552]

@@monicacollins8289 Nobody is debating that part. But when he says too much fat is bad, he seems to vaguely allude to some bigger reason. And if he's alluding to CVD & HD, he'd be wrong.

[@annacastillo4020]

@Ban parlous I was waiting for the same thing. He never got the why. I am on 2 years and months on high fat, and it is getting better everyday

[@Brainwashedmorons69]

The Inuit people have been living on whale and seal blubber for 5000 years.i think if a steady diet of fat was harmful the Inuit would be extinct.

[@jamesbizs]

@@monicacollins8289 the more fat you eat, the less your body needs to hold on to. Just as the more water you drink, your less your body holds on to water.

[@jeffhudson9130]

"drinking butter in your coffee and all that horseshit!". Lol. Thank you so much for that doc!!!

[@ManFromManila83]

Im confused, watched a video of yours about keto rash and you said the culprit is low fat high protein diet. Now you are saying no, you should not load up on too much fat. keto is high fat, moderate protein, zero sugar/ultra low carb form of diet I understood? or am i missing something?

[@Tatiacha]

He is talking about the difference of say 60-65% fat which is what would be eating ribeyes lamb eggs etc and 75-80% that people do by drinking buttered coffee etc there are people out there that are eating a stick of butter per day. Both are a high-fat diet it is just finding the appropriate amount of fat for your unique body and needs, and he is suggesting for most people that is the amount that is naturally in the food, not adding a stick of butter

[@galadriel9473]

@@Tatiacha so just by adding 10-15% more fat the diet becomes unhealthy? sounds like bullshit crap coming out of his mouth, this doctor changes his mind constantly, last time he claimed that high protein is bad and causes kidney stones, and that we should eat more fat and protein comes along, now he says that 30-50% fat is already ”high fat” this doctor is a clown

[@freedomfreedom6544]

What happened to “fortify your protein with fat”? You contradict yourself doc

[@robertcywes2966]

Nope. Two phases. Lchf first. Then when insulin sensitive lower fat. Listen again. Its only 9 min

[@freedomfreedom6544]

@@robertcywes2966 I did watch all 9 min and I understand what you’re saying. But this is not what you said in the past. Did you just figure this out? If so it should have been explained.

[@Lilbuddi1958]

I have remained 110 lbs post surgeries for almost 20 years. Without a spleen or gallbladder I have insulin resistance, so high fat is necessary. This video is absolutely priceless for everyone. Thank you Robert for the amazing footage in your fat management video! Not to forget.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

You are the first person I have come across who is like me, no spleen or gallbladder. I don't know if I ever got to insulin resistance because I haven't seen a doctor in years.

[@truthmatters7805]

​@@HoneyHollowHomesteadThe stay clear of them🤣👍

[@maryvanderplas3232]

Dr. Richard Bernstein does not promote zero carb. For those who are strict carnivore and close to zero carb, and who also have low body fat percentage, i.e., are lean and active, cutting back on fat to any less than 70 percent is, imo, not smart. Been there, done that. Energy tanks, hormones become dysregulated, mood goes to crap. At least a 1:1 fat-to-protein ratio is best, I think. Works for me, anyway. Even if it means adding fat to leaner cuts.....

[@miked5562]

How low is "low"?

[@maryvanderplas3232]

@@miked5562 I'm 5'8" and weigh 109 pounds. BMI is under 18; body fat percentage is probably less than 15, if even that. I'm 64 yo. Too thin and lean, obviously. Working on gaining.

[@ItalianGoneCarnivore]

Dr Cywes, first off - thank you. I can't thank you enough for being the voice of proper reason on this platform. I had been experimenting with higher fat (adding fat) to my meats. You are so right regarding it 'not being natural' - 'Eat the food as nature provided it' - 100% I actually feel nauseous when I add fat - my body is telling me something and I need to listen. What's naturally in my meat is one thing - adding it, is no profit and only harm for me. As you say, I'm no longer a rookie! Dr Bernstein reference is also powerful - thank you. Please, can you recommend one of his books? There are so many out there and I do like to study these things. Help?🙏

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Sorry Dr Cywes , great respect for all you're trying to present to this community, but recently i noticed that you're not elaborating on the controversial ideas that you bring !!That creates sort of confusion to your followers. Are you pushing for a sort of (consultation)..? Don't make us believe so !!Get back to your old way of being the clear and focused well explained doctor!!.As i mentioned, i carry respect for you still .

[@kathybreece717]

After consulting with you, I've been following your recommendation to alternate between 3 days of lean and three days of higher fat cuts of meat. It was hard at first to move from OMAD to 3 meals of lean. Seems like I am eating all the time but need to eat more often because protein doesn't offer the satiety. It will be interesting to see the blood work numbers. I appreciate your continued examination of the research and data. Our approach to food should change as data accumulates. I'm wondering if your recommendations are the same for non addicts?

[@vaska1999]

Protein is THE most satiating macro (fat is second, actually).

[@jiriwiesner]

I am wondering how did it go, Kathy? Did your blood work results improve? I'm 4 years on keto and looking for a sound maintenance diet.

[@MEF7]

Did eating lean help you lose weight? What foods did you eat on lean days and how many calories?

[@donnabrown5970]

Everyone’s bodies are different. In the beginning of my ketogenic diet 6 years ago. I did the mct in the coffee in my diet and adding lots butter to everything!!It helped me to lose 54 pounds and keep it off and reverse my type 2 diabetes. Eventually though I stopped all that extra fat and just started eating the fat on the meat and a little butter. I was starting to not feel well. I needed all of that In the beginning but not now. People need to understand our bodies change ( especially peri and post menopausal women) nothing In our lives stay the same forever. Learn to listen to your own bodies!

[@Chipwhitley274]

He doesn't explain why high fat is unhealthy... and if you have zero carbs... and 30% protein... because too much protein causes protein toxicity... the remaining calories have to be from fat.

[@guitargeeknwa]

I'm a "skinny guy" and a telemed patient of Dr. Cywes. I was 10% body fat when I ate mostly carbs and am 10% body fat on relatively high-fat carnivore. I am active - exercise every day - and consume approximately 3500 cals/day. If I were to reduce fat from ~70% of calories (does vary from day to day), I'd have to add carbs or more protein; I don't have body fat to burn. Of late, Dr. Cywes recommends a cyclical approach, alternating high-protein/lower fat days with high fat/moderate protein days, but I don't know that it would work for me and I haven't incorporated the cycling (yet). In the US, most people are always trying to lose weight which is the opposite of my situation. We are still re-learning how anything but a 'low-fat/high carb/processed food' diet affects humans. Thanks to Dr. Cywes for these lectures, they are priceless. Best regards!

[@jochemlaurenssen9440]

@@hive4897 i am skinny and tall and on keto for a year. When you start you loose some waterweight, but not much else. As long you do not do intermittent fasting to much. Like 16/8 or so is enough and you have to add muscle mass by weight training and hiit exercise. Also eat enough healthy fats.

[@Tatiacha]

sound like you have found what works for your body then!

[@guitargeeknwa]

@@hive4897 An 18:6 eating pattern works for me - simply skipping a morning meal and eating at 'socially normal' lunch and dinner times makes it easy. 18 hrs/day of fasting is not excessive. A typical lunch/mid-day meal (breakfast) is a tin of sardines, 6 eggs, and a pound of ground beef cooked with onion and garlic in butter and lard. This is my main meal - about 2000-2500 cals. All components are surprisingly inexpensive, cheaper than if you tried to achieve a similar amount of calories and nutrition from grains and vegetables. Hope this helps and best of luck to your son. I would be surprised if keto/carnivore doesn't help your son's mood/depression. Good day!

[@kiwikim5163]

Do what works for me. Len meat days work for Doctor C, but I would go mad with cravings for carbs.

[@ac3245]

I get what you’re saying Doc in general. But there’s only 3 macronutrients. And if the top priority is to limit carbs, then you’re only left with protein & fat. And I ain’t putting protein in my coffee (and I definitely ain’t putting carbs in my coffee). So that leaves either coffee black or a little butter. Agree with you that too much fat eventually can hinder you. But when picking between “2 evils” - I’ll take more fat over more carbs any day. Cuz you can’t just eat all protein.

[@kr639]

People also need to realize how they feed their dogs/cats because they're force feeding them carbs out the yang yang....Which is why i feed mine raw carnivore

[@Pooshee123]

You know how people starting keto/carnivore sometimes suffer from electrolyte imbalance at first (“keto flu”)?Did you ever have that issue with your animals?

[@chrisbr1969]

I guess the proper human diet isn’t healthy long-term now? Ok, whatever you say. I’ll stick to eating ribeyes and ground beef everyday like I have for 2 years now. Thanks.

[@michaelohara2161]

I would say the issue is not low fat. It is high seed oil fat and high fructose sugars.

[@Arcadia61]

Low fat is a problem because it is almost impossible not to go high carb if you're low fat. And we KNOW how bad carbs are for us. What he is trying to say here is that we don't need to consume more fat than what comes naturally with the meat. If you're eating rib-eye, you don't need a fat pat of butter on top of it once you have become fat adapted. If you need any more fat than that, you have plenty of it stored around your body. On the other hand, according to Dr Chaffee, the body only takes up fat if you have enough bile to bind with it and the body does not like to make more bile than is necessary - therefore extra fat will simply go through you causing you to have loose stools. Both scenarios are plausible.

[@derekking5386]

I remember as a kid in scotland, the milkman would deliver the glass bottles of milk to the door. In the top of the milk was over an inch of pure cream. Beautiful. You had to get to the door quick tho, or the birds would have pecked thro the foil top and beat you to the cream lol

[@youpigfacetv]

I'd rather eat high fat diet (organic) than carb heavy diet. I have reversed high blood pressure, pre diabetic, joint pain, inflammation, belly fat on keto diet.

[@danytalksmusic]

easily the worst video I've seen on your channel. no studies cited, references, or mechanistic explanations about anything here. just rambling about what is or isn't "natural". I live in America and ALWAYS add extra fat to my meat precisely because of what you stated - most of the fat has been trimmed off! I feel best at 80% fat 20% protein so I've resorted to eating ground beef mostly just to be able to hit that ratio.

[@Cloppa2000]

Just checked and Eggs, Ribeyes, Salmon and Lamb are approx 35%protein and 65% fat by Cals. This sounds good to me and we could add some butter to this.. Salmon is actually a bit less fat but then pork belly and cheese is more fat. I agree adding too much fat or the wrong kind is not good. I add butter, cream, olive oil etc if I eat lean meat or fish. I still think 25-35% protein to 65-75% fats is good. 1:1 protein to fat by grammes for dietary ketosis is 30% protein to 70% fat by Cals and I believe this to be optimal for us. Would you not agree doc?

[@Tatiacha]

that is what he is saying you don't need to add butter to that, the percentage in the food is fine as is

[@Cloppa2000]

@@Tatiacha Not if you eat mainly lean meats and fish as is. I think this video can be very easily misunderstood. Adding fats is necessary sometimes.

[@TheOne-3]

Theres so much context missing. What is too much fat? How many meals would I have to consume for too much fat? If I only have a bulletproof coffee and 1 steak is that too much fat? If im very active is there a difference? Can You tell us in grams and give an example otherwise your just confusing the shit out of everyone.

[@Elexyr]

Well, can you explain the science then behind this recommendation? I see the links in the description, but you did not go into the science in what you present in the video, as you stated in the description you would do.

[@robertcywes2966]

Watch my earlier video on protein. Will also be talking w ken berry about it on this channel. Insulin suppression, glucose sparing and protein resistance

[@tanyahughes2684]

Was there any evidence given in this talk to support what he is saying? He didn't explain why he is saying what he is saying. What's wrong with the higher fat? Is he just saying we don't need to be obsessive about the fat, or is he saying he has hard evidence that it leads to poor health?

[@jfward777]

You say to not eat too much fat and that it’s not good for you long-term, but I’m disappointed that you gave no science or labs or anything to validate your point. It’s not that I don’t believe you, but I’d like some science.

[@jiminsko9165]

What about Carnivore? Some people have been on this for 20+years. Best thing I’ve ever done!! I only eat 2/meals a day & no way I get 65% fat. I do have heavy cream in my coffee.

[@rawmilkmike]

There are carnivore foods that are 50% fat by volume. That equals more than 70% fat calories. A cow contains more than 70% fat calories. If you don't count the skin and bone. Sometimes I think a pat of butter tastes better than heavy cream and coffee.

[@violetpurple6191]

I'm a little confused, I thought you can eat as much fat as you want as long as its being digested. Too high protein turns into sugar, so the only thing left to eat is fat....

[@patrickbaum5053]

Perfect timing, Doc. I’m 8 months into keto, and have somewhat naturally cut fat intake. And by somewhat naturally, I mean getting away from added butter and heavy cream, yet enjoying the natural fat in meat products - just as you said in this video. Mildly interesting that I came to this path intuitively, whereas you discovered it intellectually. Thank you!

[@howardhill3395]

Wondering if Doctor Cywes is getting nervous about the high LDL issue. Either way this video is something very new in the Keto community where high fat has been emphasized, & reducing fat after you get to your lower insulin goal has not been emphasized or even stated.

[@patrickbaum5053]

@@howardhill3395 Doc Cywes is developing a theme, no doubt. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGTUdqxpd6l6l68. I’m going to request a consultation with him ASAP. 💪

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

Your whole point about this subject is subjective opinion. The research tells us a different story. Your MD doesn't make you an expert or correct.

[@maxinaw.3576]

Anyway: Bart Kay discussed this video.

[@wisdomandy9361]

What about all these people who've been on high fat beef salt water diet's for 10-20 years and their bloodwork and everything looks better than it ever has? I'm not here to shit on you but I think we all deserve to know the truth in regards to this topic. So if somehow you end up being correct in your mind or reality, I would hope you'd look at how you could be wrong vs staying bias within your view.

[@rockhunter8483]

This really helped me to understand the fat requirements better. I'd been trying to get more fat in, while not liking it at all, and now I can feel free to have smaller amounts! Thank you for addressing this.

[@csmats5374]

What you're experiencing is called confirmation bias. That's when you automatically believe things that confirm your pre-existing biases and automatically suspect things that don't for that reason alone. I'm not saying this particular advice is right or wrong, just that you don't know either but are automatically gravitating toward advice that confirms what you want to hear.

[@mcmag888]

There is no actual validity to support what he was saying through the entire video, and he contradicts his other videos, as well as other health professionals who have claimed exactly the opposite of what he is trying to imply. Yes confirmation bias indeed

[@e.williams13]

It does make sense what he is saying

[@marksmith2625]

@@csmats5374 I think that in this case you are correct. While I like Dr Cywes's advice on most things, he hasn't justified the changes he wants to make based on what? Too much grease on the plates? A caveman 35,000 years ago would grab for as much saturated fat as possible because it is so satiating, and would maintain that satiation longer until the next feeding, whenever that happens. Dr. Robert, you sound like Joe Biden here! Justify your advice, please.

[@michaelbarry8373]

@@marksmith2625 A "caveman" 35,000 years ago was in constant survival mode.(they went hungry allot) No need for that now. I think he is saying about keto is that people may be over doing the fat. Almost like the more fat the more keto you are. Just add enough fat to replace the carbs you gave up. I really like when he mentioned that keto is best used to reverse insulin resistance. that's the utility. But good to be fat adapted,(and needed) but don't need to be full keto to do that. But don't do that carnivore thing. Remember we are all omnivores'. But keep the carbs down , unlike the SAD, which is huge on carbs.

[@alchemy1]

I am going back to normal diet. The only thing I will change is no refined carbs and sugar, junk and processed food. THAT IS IT. I WENT FROM ONE EXTREME TO ANOTHER. My cholesterol went through the roof with keto. Nope, it is too extreme for my body. Cholesterol 350? And the particle counts off the chart high.

[@howardhill3395]

Quite a change from what you've said in previous videos, which suggested using fat even as a condiment, such as sprinkling cheese on a salad. The community of Keto advocates should be more clear about the high fat issue.

[@spaceghost8995]

NO ONE can tell you for sure. You just have to figure out what works for YOU. My issue is that very lean meats don't satisfy me.

[@tinamartin4381]

I'm totally confused now. Last video I heard of yours you said to lower protein and raise fat. 🤪

[@MsTony1402]

Keto is quickly becoming a very very complex maths challenge! So if we eat a max of 5% carbs (ideally zero), 30% protein and now we shouldn’t eat all the fat we’ve been eating, what should we eat to make up the 100% of our intake? There’s no other macro we can adjust or what am I missing here...

[@williamdahl3318]

Agreed. I don't think you're missing anything. I have the same question.

[@maryvanderplas3232]

Yes, good question. Have to get energy from somewhere. If not fat, then carbs, or alternatively, greater than 50 percent of calories from protein, which is definitely not ideal or sustainable long-term for anyone. There are other voices out there who understand this - Dr. Ben Bikman, for one; Dr. Jaime Seeman; Robert Sikes, to name a few.

[@barbaram4403]

He said to eat the meat and fat that comes with it naturally. Most fatty cuts are 30% protein 70%fat. Adding extra fat to that is not necessarily good . Some days you eat fatty ribeye etc, some days fillet.. don't add excess fat on those cuts. Is the way I interpret what he is saying. (It all gets noisy in the low carb world .)

[@vaska1999]

Keep your carbs low, your protein high, and your fat moderate. 5%/45%/50% or 5%/50%/45% should do it.

[@Chipwhitley274]

​@@vaska1999, And risk protein toxicity...

[@stephensimon7621]

you have a math problem, if you say 30% protein, little carbs then the rest has to come from fat 65%+ . you only have 3 choices.

[@alk315]

This doc is a foolish liar!!

[@rawmilkmike]

@Laughingathwrld I noticed at 1 point he's actually talking to Europeans and South Africans, not Americans. In America our meat is too lean. And the doc even says this.

[@bigglyguy8429]

To be honest I'm rather confused and not sure what you're saying? Loads of fat is bad, but good, and it's OK and switch it about a bit? Or stuff?

[@bluedove7876]

Did Dr Cywes cite actual reasoning for this? How can a ketogenic diet be anything but high fat? It's not possible to get even 50% of my caloric intake from protein and since I'm as close to zero carb as possible, that only leaves fat to make up the rest. 🤔

[@buckturgidson1448]

Don’t confuse percentage of calories from fat with percentage of weight from fat. 100 grams of 70/30 ground beef (for simplicity’s sake) has ~70g protein and ~30g fat. Protein is 4 calories per gram but fat is 9 calories per gram. So: 280 calories lean, 270 calories fat; about 50/50.

[@johnbailey520]

Good question. 👍 Just says don't obsess over high fat. Not sure what his concerns are.

[@bluedove7876]

I'm aware of the caloric disparity between protein and fat. Dr C is the one who cited that "a high fat diet, by the way, is anything above 35% of your calories as fat." Using a 2000 calorie example: 35% of that is 700 calories or 77.77 grams of fat. This eaves 1300 calories to come from protein or carbohydrates. Since I do not eat carbohydrates (or alcohol, the 4th potential macro) that equals 325 grams of protein. Pretty sure you'd have to eat nothing but the leanest beef to achieve those numbers and I am not physically capable of consuming that much protein. 150 g is already difficult.

[@etric4947]

This is mostly address to fat people with insulin resistance. I loss the fat around me 2 years ago and I still go low carb and good fat . Nothing excessive just good cheese, eggs, butter, fat cream, meat fish, shellfish and yes some veggies sometimes and berries and sometimes red wine with dinner . But I have a normal metabolism .I also take trace minerals and vitamines (BComplex,esterC, D,K2,E,Kelp,Potassium,Zinc,Magnesium,Copper and Omega 3 fish oil with high EPA/DHA) I get sodium in my food. I am 65 and take no medication . No inflammation and no issues since I switch 2 years ago to Keto being a fat vegetarian with a fat liver. All is behind me now. I think the key is to have equilibrium . We are all different. It works for me and it is a life long thing for me and my wife.

[@saltrock9642]

I guess this is why I follow you and a small hand full of others who have taught me to drift around freely in the natural food world. I have heavy fatty meat days to veggie days to just normal whatever days and it seems to work just fine. Thanks Doc!

[@Jones-x1g]

"No mammals can tolerate carbohydrates" and advocates for grass fed animals, what's celullose then? Haha

[@DMJ15-j8i]

Very confusing video as a Ketogenic follower

[@basic-decaf]

These videos do get really confusing, but I think in summary: he's not saying stop keto, he's saying: (1) Don't go overboard to hit 75% fat - 20% protein by adding sticks of butter to your coffee. (2) It's unnatural to take that approach. (3) If you eat a naturally fatty steak and you end up being 45% fat - 50% protein at the end of the day, that's probably still healthy.

[@clarencedunn4155]

Avoid varbs and use fatty cuts of meat plus dont add fat . simple

[@roxannebudd1978]

He’s just saying eat the meat and the fat that comes in the meat, we don’t have to add loads of fat to our food or our diets.

[@matthewshannongreen1900]

I agree it’s somewhat confusing bc I just watched a video last night where I’m pretty sure he was sayimg lean meat isn’t a great idea so now I guess I have to go back and rewatch that to see if I have missed something.

[@xdrowssap4456]

just follow a whole food diet. it is easy and you'll never be super off course.

[@rawmilkmike]

I love you doc but this time you're really full of shit. 30% protein is more than enough. Unless you're trying to lose weight. And you can't lose weight forever. Or are you suggesting we need to leave room for cake? Look up pemmican. Or the Indian chief called Buffalo backfat. American Indian Pemmican is a mixture of half tallow and half-dried meat by volume. Or 70% fat calories. Which I think is a normal diet for hunter gatherers. The average person on keto is losing weight. So they are clearly not eating enough fat to sustain themselves long term. People who have been in the keto community for a while may need to add more fat to their diet. For 2 reasons. 1st they're already done losing weight. And 2nd they're probably eating fewer and fewer carbohydrates. And 3rd they may live in the United States.

[@robertcywes2966]

Protein becomes sugar. Now do the math. And dont use medical words if ur not a doctor. Shit is latin for......🙂

[@rawmilkmike]

@@robertcywes2966 - medical words? What medical words? What's your point? Why would you want to burn protein? Pemmican is a mixture of half tallow and half-dried meat by volume. Or 70% fat calories.

[@anetteolausson7190]

I’ve been listening to your videos now, dr. Cywes, and you really got me thinking… We should not eat too much protein because it’s toxic. We should eat almost no carbs. And now - we should not eat too much fat… 😱 Then what should we eat??? 😩

[@veniqer]

Moderate fat, moderate protein, and low carb. I think 40, 40, 20 would be a good start.

[@TheAma1984]

Welcome aboard my friend..🥴.. and don't you even think about drinking water... 🤣 just kidding.. I think the key is moderation in everything and don't add anything to your food just like the nature intend it to be. I mean you need to cook it obviously, but just add salt and pepper for your steak for example.

[@elizabethwhite1068]

Yes, he has me confused now with this video, too. Especially since, as he said, in the US we don't get the meat with it's natural fat. It's been bred out of our animals, not just cut off by butchers. So we have to add more back in. I was keto for a year and a half at about 65% fat, 30% protein and miscellaneous carbs. I lost 6 lbs in the first few weeks and have been plateaued ever since. I was almost never measuring more than trace ketones. A few weeks ago I decided to really go for the higher fat, lower protein. Finally in ketosis and feeling better on less protein. Too much protein can also raise insulin levels, I have learned, so high protein doesn't work for everyone. I think we have to do what works for us and tweak it as we need to.

[@troytmd]

High fat Lower fat Higher protein Lower protein Go keto Go carnivore Eat some lean protein Add butter or ghee 70-30 ratio 65-35 ratio 55-45 ratio Go lion diet Go zero carb Eat a fatty ribeye sometimes Eat a bison meat sometimes Eat lamb occasionally Fast 18 hours Do OMAD Fast 20 hours Do occasional 36 hour fasts Do 20-4 eating window So much info out there 🥺 I'm just gonna hit the Taco Bell late night drive now 🤣 And call this all a loss 😢 reset and wait for my next mission I guess

[@msbeecee1]

​@@elizabethwhite1068yeah I definitely needed higher fat to make more ketones. And I felt way better w higher ketones. But I'm still in first 6 mos, where he does say it helps to have higher fat. I think he's discussing this for fully fat adapted folks.

[@graveseeker]

Less fat means more protein unless you add carbs. When does that become excessive?

[@mickeyd7283]

C’mon man! You know the thing… -Brandon 2021

[@simpleeazy1018]

I’m just going to have to understand that we are all going to die some day. We have to cut out sugar and eat high fatty foods to stay full now it’s cut out high fatty foods. If I eat too much protein I hear that trigger’s insulin 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@xiakala7836]

Higher protein moderate fat increased my glucose and my PMS came back slowly but strong and that is not negotiable for me. Before keto I wasn't functional cause of PMS one or two days per month. At this point I don't understand what people mean when they say high fat or high protein. How high is too high?

[@videogyujtemeny]

@@xiakala7836 I think the additional fat to the natual food is high. If i eat a steak as natural food as it has natural ration of fat/protein then it is good for small ketosis. But if add lots of butter to the meat and i eat some fatbombs after the steak, it is excess fat. Excess fat as terapeutic approach is fine, technically it is saved my life. But after 12 month of keto i just realized that, i am fat adapted and i don't need to be in dietary high ketosis always, it is not healthy in long term. Small and moderate ketosis is the best. And 2-4 days fasting in every 3 weeks. Switching betweem keto and carnivore is the best solution and 2-3times in a month moderate carb days in a month (just to have healthy insulin sensitivity). No carb diet makes hyper insulin sensitivity and it is very close to the t1d topic.

[@xiakala7836]

@@videogyujtemenyThank you for the detailed answer. It's very helpful. I've never measured ketones tbh. I measure blood glucose daily at home and my hormones checked three times a year with my doctor. That's how I saw a small increase in my a1c after a check up. Also, in my country there is no steak as there is in the USA. Not even pork belly is as fatty as it looks in some KZbin videos simply because animals are raised in a different way in every country. This is the reason why I feel more comfortable amd I understand better when people talk with numbers.

[@FrightF]

You will have to add fat if you want to put on weight. Not everyone is on Keto to lose weight.

[@N7TWL]

I keep hearing the term "high fat," yet it is very often without the context of where a person is in their low or no carb diet. I am 76 years old, a carb addict, and obese with T2 diabetes. I've been eating carnivore for 5 weeks, so I am a beginner. At the beginning, I weighed 250 pounds. Today, I weigh 228 pounds, blood sugar stays in the mid 80s, blood pressure is 128 over 79, and no meds. I also do not add much fat into my diet other than cooking my eggs in butter and using a bit of lard or olive oil spray to cook my steak. It does not seem reasonal to add a bunch of fat into my diet when I am trying to get my body use the fat that is already stored. Yes, once my body is in the target range (BMI), then I see the necessity for having a diet rich in fat in order to properly maintain itself, but not in the beginning.

[@knotkool1]

the mistake here is the carbs. they should be zero. 80% fat/20% protein.

[@baysick11]

How many calories?

[@arnieslab]

I cut meat for a living and the Doc is right. We trim it. I don’t trim my own steaks. Call most any meat department or butcher in the morning or the day before and order your steaks Untrimmed. We’ll cut it that way and you won’t have to wait when you show up to shop.

[@Fishfood007]

I just pick up the fat trimmings and add some in with my more lean cuts. If I am eating fatty cuts I don’t bother. Curious as to your thoughts on this.

[@DragonToothless2517]

Can we ask for more fat or buy additional fat when we order the steak? How to get more fat properly during the steak order……Thank you ❤

[@DragonToothless2517]

Hello, how to get more fat or buy additional fat during the steak order? Thank you again!

[@patricialloyd866]

so what you're saying is don't eat added fats with meats with its own fat👏

[@kristystaggemeyer1341]

I enjoyed your video. I'm a 62 year old epileptic who is using the Ketogenic Diet as a supplement to my AED for seizure control for 4½ years. I have a ratio of 3:1, my daily fat percentage is 87% carbs 3% and protein 10%. I weigh (gram scale), measure and log all my food/drink. I do IF with a 20/4 eating window. I also do longer fasts (3 to 5 days) about once a monthTo get all my fat in without exceeding my protein allowance I do supplement my coffee with fat and add extra fat to my meals. This seems contrary to what you have said. I no longer have medical help to manage my diet. I've kept it the same as it was set up. My neurologist left the country and my new doctor isn't on board so now I have no one. I've tried to find a keto dietician but there are none in my location. I know following this plan is helping me avoid drug dose increases or a second added med. Also, it helped me lose 75lbs (I'm 5'6" and now weigh 155lbs), greatly improve my hypothyroidism and asthma and strengthened my immune system. I value your opinion and was curious about your thoughts on this matter. Thank you.

[@DaKeezl]

I am curious. Are you or your ancestors from Europe, maybe Bavaria/Germany or from Austria?

[@vaska1999]

The key to everything you said is that you have epilepsy. High-fat diets are unquestionably best for you.

[@Indydi]

Keep doing what you're doing! Obviously it's working!

[@linda7345n]

I definitely did not understand the reason why we are to limit the butter, ghee, etc. after getting through the newbie stage, in order to stop the insulin resistance. I heard you say to eat only the fat that comes with the meat but if a steak, as an example, comes with, let's say, 50% fat but it is trimmed away to only 15-20%....well, I just don't get your advice. What advice should be given to the Inuit who eat whale blubber to keep their energy levels up --not whale meat + blubber, no only the blubber? I wish I understood your concept.

[@Danielle-hk9ln]

I’m putting heavy whipping cream on my grocery list.

[@tnvol5331]

Google Kempner rice diet Asian diet is a rice diet.

[@jeniferjohnson374]

I’ve been using fasting as a corrector for insulin resistance and it’s been very effective

[@robertcywes2966]

Fasting w low carb is best

[@jeniferjohnson374]

@@robertcywes2966 yes I’ve been focusing on doing that. Thank you

[@frankvincenti9783]

I like deep fried pork fat wrapped in chicken skin.

[@markdixon9824]

Here’s the thing about percentages: they have to add up to 100. So if we are to continue to consume

[@miked5562]

I believe it was implied when he mentioned cycling between days of eating the lean cuts of meat and the fatty cuts

[@marklanders630]

Even if you're not a "rookie" you may find it necessary to add fat to your foods. I've watched this three times and I'm just not sure it was all that helpful. Sure, if you live in a country that doesn't trim the fat you'll get enough, but telling people that do live where the fat is trimmed not to add fat does not make sense to me.

[@tremblingone4269]

I had my CAC score checked the fall of '20. The doctor in my group that talked to me afterwards couldn't believe my score of 0.0 . I told him I had been doing keto and it was the ONLY way that I had been able to lose weight. He seemed to be averse to keto, but with my score he suggested I at least do it for a while, but that keto is not sustainable. I have been suspecting for some time that you can get crazy with keto, just about like anything else. I have not wanted to do OMAD and my body wouldn't stand it anyway. I appreciate your comments today and am getting a fuller picture of how to eat for the rest of my life.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Keep in mind and hopefully your doctor explained that a score of zero is zero Calcified plaque. Someone could still be 90% blockage of non calcified plaque and the score reads zero. CAC is great tool, but only a tool. Right, OMAD not for everyone. No one size fits all. I have people on a zero food diet and others on a tiny bit of food every hour and even bodybuilders patients who wake up in the middle of the night to eat protein powder shakes and are still very healthy. How powerlifters who do a high carb diet to be able to get in 8000 calories a day. Have young guys who race motocross and bike race long distance that are so healthy they have to wake up in the middle of the night to exercise as their heart rate is so low from being extremely efficient. Yes, there are all ends of the spectrum. Very important everything is case by case to the individual.

[@tremblingone4269]

@@DrAJ_LatinAmerica I have no doubt about what you have said. I agree with David in the old testament Psalm 139 where he talks about being "fearfully and wonderfully made." I had no blockages either by the way.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@tremblingone4269 awesome !! amén and God bless 🙏 FYI - the treadmill test is a great indicator of health and a lot more fun than the CT scanner. The two cardiologist in my group always tell me they do both. The treadmill test first and then the CAC CT scan.

[@spencewike5562]

Pure opinion not very useful..

[@barrittstephen2169]

This has happened for me quite naturally. I really didn't like to make my food unnaturally fat additive, and it was difficult to balance my meals with only 30% protein total, espevially if you are trying to acheive 1.2 g's of protein per kg of ideal body weight. That can be difficult enough as I'm sufficiently satisfied before then... I heard Dr. Bernstein say; "Eat the meat as it comes." It made good sense. Especially from a point of maintaining this as a lifestyle. Really, it is the same food of my formative years, without the grains and starches, and the seasonal fruits that were canned for the winter. Thanks Dr. Cywes, you are making a difference.

[@csmats5374]

Explain the Eskimos and other peoples who survived and thrived over eons on high fat diets.

[@harryschrysan3183]

You didn't watch the whole video or you didn't understand what he said. He should also change the title as is a bit wrong for what he is saying. Basically he says that keto/low carb is fine but we are overdoing it by adding all those fats. The reason being, most meats and dairy have their NATURAL fat removed before it goes into sale; therefore, we are trying to compensate that lost fat with oils etc(which Imo is not bad up to a point).

[@jeanhofvedvm7589]

Dr. Westman's Page 4 diet is a lot like this, but severely restricts both fat and carbs right from the beginning. I found it hard to stick to. On Atkins I lost 60 lbs. It seemed the more fat I ate, the more weight I lost. But I had a congenital heart problem and ended up in the cardiac ICU for a few days. All they give you is carbs. It really messed me up, and I gained back 40 lbs. Have struggled to stay on keto/low carb ever since. But I will take this advice and try again! Thanks!

[@debbietaylor20]

Dr berry and some others would beg to differ .

[@Ev-vh3pf]

My hubby and I buy half a cow, once a year from a regenerative farm and the meat is so insanely different than anything you can buy in the store. Grass fed/finished and it literally goes from the farm to our selected butcher to our freezer. The difference was surprising to it. I also use full fat goat's milk w/the cream. There are only one or two dairy's in the US. Alexandru Farms in CA has real, full fat, milk, sour cream, etc. etc. Much harder to get since I left CA, which is where the farm is. Finally starting to see some of their products here in OK.

[@sixpackbinky]

Most meat doesn’t have enough fat.

[@foxedrey622]

Doc, As I near my 24 month journey into carnivore eating, and as one without a gallbladder, I cannot eat heavy, added fats to my foods. I eat as you are primarily prescribing in this video. Yeah, my coffee does have some coconut oil and heavy cream added to it, but it does not go through me. As a lean, ripped man, I maintain my body weight and energy levels just fine. Thanks for the emphasis you are promoting!

[@asherasator]

Hops breakdown food like bile from the gallbladder.

[@meglukes]

Keto took me from ~6 nocturnal seizures a month to 2 or less per year.

[@YHWHsCrusader]

As a full time carnivore I eat less than 5% carbs, 30% protein and over 65% fat. No fat added except what ghee butter I might cook with. I loved coffee with creamer but have substituted with butter and love the flavor. Having said that, I’m considering adding whole foods only when in season so as to eat more in line with ancestral diets. Meat and fish are year round but vegetables, nuts and fruits are seasonal. Is it possible God designed us to eat this way?

[@joetart9905]

FYI, butter is made from heavy cream.

[@BYE-BYE-DOCTOR]

What are the harms of extra fat ofcourse w.r.t. research? We must get to know that since we are following low carb diet for recovery from health issues. Why other doctors are not pointing it

[@winstonsmith7686]

Unsubscribed, as you are inconsistent, and your content is confusing and contradictory and of course you always attempt to hard sell.

[@spongebobsquaretits]

thats what his videos have become. Just throwing confusion out there to get more consultations or patients

[@equatorialjourney4478]

He’s always very confusing ....whether deliberately , or for underlying m-health sues . And physically , he sure aint no poster boy for advocating any regimen ....looks very unhealthy himself

[@rayvernon7831]

6:30 His stomach growls.....someone is thinking about food....lol time to get a snack doc...

[@robertcywes2966]

Ha. Actually knocked over a coffee mug

[@spongebobsquaretits]

So far i have now seen him too much protein is bad for you too much fat is bad for you and to avoid carbs, what are we supposed to eat then

[@videogyujtemeny]

Sometimes nothing. :))) Fasting is great.

[@Tatiacha]

what is too much differs for each person, eat fat and protein. some people don't process protein as well as others and need more to meet their needs others need more fat. Just eat those natural animal based foods and for some a little veggies and find the amounts where you feel good.

[@judylloyd7901]

Dr. Cywes is addressing the issue of continually adding extra fat to your plate. Do you know the percentages of fats in the foods you eat? Just eat the food with the right amount of fat already part of it. For example, an egg contains about 11 grams of fat. You can find out about the different cuts of meat, and the fat content of dairy too, and adjust your fat accordingly. I've watched a KZbin video about protein, and how the body needs more than we thought. It can't be that bad or we wouldn't be here, our ancestors would have died off centuries ago.

[@mnicholls69]

Been 6 mo carnivore for me blood work in next 2 weeks lost 50# was pre diabetic, high blood pressure meds, arthritis, foot pain.... I think will be all gone with next blood work cannot wait for results.... BTW forgot to mention turned 70 last August...... 40" waist to 32" now

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Best wishes for you!!👍🏼

[@alk315]

Eskimos have eaten high fat diets all their life and have lowest heart attack rates!!

[@gribbler1695]

That is a myth. Ref: "Fishing" for the origins of the "Eskimos and heart disease" story: facts or wishful thinking?

[@NomadicLiving]

My husband and started getting fat after 3 years of keto, so we did cut the fat and stopped treating it as a condiment as you say, and we got to a normal weight. We also make sure our protein is fairly high since we are older, we exercise, and are very physically active.

[@kostar500]

May i ask how old are u n your husband?

[@jamesbizs]

Fat doesn’t make you gain fat. But ok.

[@mikafoxx2717]

@@jamesbizs excess energy makes you gain fat, no matter the source. Fat doesn't make you hungry for more, like carbs do. But it's possible to overeat keto food too.