The TRUTH About Saturated Fat & Cholesterol (AND What's the Deal with Coconut Oil??)

[@valentinoosti9980]

As a dietetics student, I'm seeing all my biochemistry and cardiology lectures all coming together in this video and it is GREAT. I think a critical point is that we are used to worry about the numbers while we should care about the pattern and the whole picture of how someone eats.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

That's great!

[@avagrace747]

Would you please sugesst some of the good universites to study master in nutrition and dieteticss..!!

[@danhhoang5947]

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[@daivavahvelainen6893]

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[@kinantisaridevi8504]

@@danhhoang5947 Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols-with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol-have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry. For more information, watch this video tinyurl.com/y2qq3t6c >

[@archetypalmuse]

My takeaway from all this: 1. Eat whole foods and cook your own meals as much as possible. 2. Avoid ultra-transformed foods at the grocery store (and fast food) as much as possible. 3. But also, in the name of intuitive eating, don't beat yourself up over occasionally indulging, and enjoy it. 4. When buying moderately transformed foods like dairy, nut butters, and jams, go for the original full-fat or full-sugar versions to avoid ultra-transformed additives. Just reduce your intake of those foods in favour of whole foods. I'm totally struggling with following all these guidelines lately, like my body emotionally craves all these ultra-transformed "fast food" type foods. It's like I don't feel satiated in a day without at least one of those types of foods in my day. I'm curious about it and am exploring where that may come from: my upbringing, my stress levels, my use of these foods as emotional comfort. But this video is motivating me to get back to buying and consuming more whole foods, and make myself nourishing meals that are yummy, satiating, and healthy. It's a balance and a journey!!

[@luiscanamarvega]

Elyse Lewis or, just follow and watch Greg Doucette’s videos. He literally changed my life. I can’t recommend him enough.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing

[@luiscanamarvega]

Abbey Sharp if “helping” means complicating the crap out of things, then yes. Immensely helpful.

[@archetypalmuse]

Umm well i thought it was helpful and developed my own takeaway from all this, so thanks. And i wouldn't ever expect informational nutrition videos to be simple, the human body is an extremely complex organism from the organs and enzymes of the digestive system to the hormones sent out by the brain that regulate those organs to the mix of chemicals in the food we eat that is broken down in specific ways to be absorbed and used by our cells for the functioning of our whole being....! Not to mention the medical, social, and psychological factors that can influence the functioning of that whole system!!!! No wonder people study the topic for years and research is still extremely active in the field!!!! For me, having a scientific knowledge of what goes on inside me helps motivate me the choices i make about myself, and i just personally find it fascinating to try and understand. So i really appreciate all of Abbey's hard and important work of vulgarization.

[@luiscanamarvega]

Elyse Lewis it doesn’t have to be complicated. Nutritionists are the worst at explaining things for practical use.

[@BrendaNoon]

Hi. I am a nutrition student. And yes indeed coconut oil contains saturated fat, but the type of saturated fat it contains are medium chain fatty acids, which are different than the ones found in animal products, which are long chain. This means they have two different metabolic pathways, and it has been found that while long chain fatty acids are stored in the body in the form of adipocytes, medium and short chain are used as inmediate energy such as glucose in the body, thats why in the sports world, athletes are given this kind of fatty acids for inmediate energy.So coconut oil is not bad, but that doesnt mean you should eat it by tablespoons. Like everything else, moderation is the key. Coconut oil is not hell but neither the opposite. Hope this helps ❤

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you for sharing!

[@adamswift1747]

Coconut oil raises LDL. Just not as much as butter. It contains long chain as well as medium chain saturated fatty acids.

[@orang1414]

How much would you advise to have a day of coconut oil to maintain good health?

[@wilsont1010]

@@adamswift1747 What type of LDLs?

[@wilsont1010]

@@orang1414 There is no upper limit as per the American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines, they have deemed it to be the healthy fat so this defeats the purpose to further debate on saturated fat.

[@robinesak7819]

Could you do an episode on inflammation? Inflammation if what? Should I ALWAYS look for anti-inflammatory over inflammatory foods?

[@ayatallahmohamedhatem2791]

Great suggestion!💕

[@amymccarthy5304]

Super suggestion 🤗

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Ashleyaireonna]

Yes❤️❤️❤️

[@Kelinda6]

Yes!!! I second the motion! 😂

[@emmallen2]

The thing is, it’s impossible to avoid specific fats. Many meats actually contain more unsaturated fats than saturated fats. All nuts contain both unsaturated and saturated fats, as do coconut, olive oil, salmon, and even avocado. I’d rather focus on dietary patterns than demonize specific molecules. Thanks for the informative video! ✨

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bluntfitnessandhealth]

Great content! I’ve tried explaining this to my clients often but there is so much information out there that it’s difficult for some to sort through. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it is helpful!

[@danielwang7472]

@@AbbeysKitchen fats found in nature are healthy fats

[@luvulord2]

Every time Abby emphasizes concentrating on the positive foods and how this will not leave much room to input the less positive foods...i cheer... it seems to me that so many want a list of what the should NOT do so that when they do it (because we ALL eat the doughnut) then there is this a reason to degregate ourselves...food for thought....

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad that is helpful

[@dragonchr15]

Reminds me of Dr. BERG, who I realize is controversial, but says that your should focus on getting healthy and letting the weight come off naturally, not the other way around.

[@mariastudies8418]

Can you do one about calcium and bone health? Both in regards to different calcium sources and how much is needed- but also that drinking a lot of milk etc doesn’t necessarily equate to good bone density? I’m Norwegian and we drink more milk than most nations, yet have the highest osteoporosis rate in the world. Are we overestimating calcium and underestimating vitamin D??

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@purple_oak]

If you want to look into it, K2 is necessary to properly metabolize calcium.

[@heidih3048]

Yes please

[@lukelu9016]

We are still waiting for apology you FAKE !! Do not believe this garbage self-called dietitian she has a FAKE DEGREE!!

[@mariastudies8418]

Luke Lu go elsewhere with your nonsense

[@iChannelz88]

This omega 6 and omega 3 talk kinda gave me flashbacks of a colleague trying to sell me a bogus “balance oil” from a MLM company called Zinzino that’s supposed to give you the perfect ratio. She said it’d cure a lot of things like reversing diabetes, heart disease, plantar fasciitis and allegedly “cure” allergies. I ran away as fast as I could 😂

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😫😫

[@ivorymantis1026]

Part of me wants to assume two things. 1) Due to our omnivorous evolution we are designed to eat both plant and animal material. Due to this, one can also assume a blanket assumption that plant fat is unsaturated and animal fat is saturated. This should mean that the consumption of both is necessary and a tilt to either side causes health problems. 2) Processing takes a large toll on whether or not something is less or more healthy in any of the above considerations. Unsaturated fats from nuts are good, the problem arises when you take pounds of those nuts and press them for oils in ratios you would have never seen years past. Same with seeds and the like. It's literally the same as why fruit sugar from a fresh fruit is fine, but adding fructose syrup to your food will hurt you. This all feels even more relevant, to me, considering that the body needs somewhat equal or similar levels of omega-6 to omega-3. Everything just feels like there's a lack of balance and all of the diet plans out there are dramatically designed to swing from one side to the other. Of course it's going to feel good the first couple of weeks, your body is returning to a balanced point. Then the next month hits and you're feeling worse than before, so of course you go full backpedal into the previous diet which makes you feel great _because on the way back you hit a balance spot._ Repeat ad nauseam.

[@audreychan1637]

Again! I love being so early!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I have been told for SO LONG that all saturated fats are bad for you so thanks for clearing it up with actual research. 🙏🏼💜

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it was helpful!

[@tungstensmum1491]

Captions said your name is “Abbey Shart” and I’m sorry but I can’t stop laughing.

[@jackhammer1203]

bhb

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😂

[@dan-qe1tb]

I'm glad somebody has explained fermented foods. Not all saturated fats are created equal. The federal guideline is simplistic. I have as much cheese and yogurtt as ever, and my recent lipid panel was perfect. i had also added soy and kale to my diet at the same time. My cholesterol had been higher years ago when i ate beans and chicken and had a belly. Your cholesterol can drop just from weight loss. My blood sugar is a bit high but it has nothing to do with "eating too many refined sugars" or "carrying excessive visceral fat" or "being sedentary".

[@melissascapinmenegola2169]

Hey Abbey, I was wondering if you could make a video on fasting. Many people out there praise it for its alleged benefits, without necessarily referring to cientific sources. I would love to hear your thoughts, because there is a lot of confusion about it. Really appreciate these informative videos! Xoxo

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list!

[@Hasna256]

@@AbbeysKitchen I hope you could include in that video if you see a difference between fasting as a weight loss diet vs fasting as a religious practice like in the case of Ramadan.

[@ffiontill5924]

Really love these more educational videos than just reviewing what I eat in a days. I mean it’s just so interesting like food is literally medicine and keeps us alive. That’s pretty amazing!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@juliemccullough4592]

TLDR, best habits to maintain for good heart health: Eat whole grains Eat more berries Add in some dark, leafy greens. Increase omega 3’s (chia, salmon, trout, walnuts, flax seeds, hemp hearts) Eat more high fiber beans and legumes Eat more plant based fats like nuts, seeds and avocado Eat the rainbow (diversify your diet and eat a variety of different colored veggies) Swap meat for tofu and tempeh when available Choose more monounsaturated oils (like olive oil0 Drink more green tea

[@outofmyelement932]

This video is SO helpful. My doc looked at my bloodwork. He says, Your cholesterol and LDL are high. Here, take this drug. Or, eat less saturated fat. But now I see that my best bet would be to REPLACE saturated fat with healthy fats. (I already eat a high fiber - veggies, some whole grains, and fruit.)

[@jessicataylor2753]

This has helped me because I am afraid of saturated fat and it has been making my life difficult and affecting me mentally so I’m trying to get over it.

[@dihydrogenmonoxide6231]

Can you do Emma Abrahamson? She’s a runner who fuels herself with plant based foods and intuitive eating.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list

[@lainiritsch2192]

Emma is the bomb

[@ramikla_146]

Best Animal Fats: Fatty Fish Grass Fed Grass Finished Beef/Bison Tallow - Grass Fed Butter/Ghee Goat Ghee/Butter Wild Boar Lard - Highest Omega 3 fat in land animals Leaf Lard not fed corn, grain or soy Any Wild Bird Fat Best Plant Fats: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado Oil Macadamia Nuts Sesame Oil : Anti-Inflammatory Omega 6

[@kyratompsett4409]

Hey Abbey, could you do a video about people who grew up in diet culture, and how being forced to diet can affect your relationship with food as an adult?

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

Didn't we all grow up in diet culture? I mean it's part of western culture and has been for a long time. Do you mean specifically people who were forced to diet by their parents as they grew up?

[@kyratompsett4409]

@@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 Yeah. People who have been calorie counting since they were under ten, and whose parents had them on all sorts of fad diets, and who never had a good relationship with food. The ones truly immersed in diet culture from the beginning

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

@@kyratompsett4409 I see what you mean.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@dragonsurge1]

Kyra Todd parents putting their kids on fad diets is terrible but what’s the issue with calorie counting? Isn’t it healthy to figure out how much you should be eating in a day and sticking to it?

[@roywalker7512]

This past December, the Los Angeles Times reported that excess carbohydrates and sugar, not fat, are responsible for America’s obesity and diabetes epidemics. One of the lead researchers in this field, Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, said, “The country’s big low-fat message backfired. The overemphasis on reducing fat caused the consumption of carbohydrates and sugar in our diets to soar. That shift may be linked to the biggest health problems in America today.” Another expert, Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, declared flatly that “fat is not the problem.” SATURATED FAT IS NOT HARMFUL, THIS WOMAN IS LIVING ON THE OUT DATED LIPID HYPOTHESIS.

[@furb1977]

Yes it's so crazy to say that saturated fat (which mainly comes from animals) is bad for us. It's the fat that we've eaten in all of our history and it's natural fat. It's the type of fat that build our cell membranes, sexhormones, healing wounds within the body. Why would we eat processed oils and let our body work with that to build up those things.. it's so crazy.. More and more studies are showing that sugar is the real concern and to me it's always been obvious. We're not adapted to high amounts of sugar in any way and that is what people mainly eat today. The constant high and lows in bloodsugar and of insulin gets a toll on our bodies and arteries.. that's what causes injuries in the veins, causing small ruptures and hard surfaces.. which than the body sends cholestrol to the injured area to seal and heal the issue made by sugar, and the medical industry can then blame it on the cholestrol so they can sell you statins (a huge income for big pharma) which lowers cholestrol in the body.. which by the way causes alot of problems in our bodies and accelerates aging. Cholestrol is making us young! That's the only fat I'm eating. It's what our bodies need. Butter, lard, tallow, cream, duck fat etc.

[@audreytheginger]

I've been on the low GI Mediterranean Method since February for high cholesterol (I'm only 27, we think it may be familial). I've really liked it. I can still eat intuitively and I feel better overall. I haven't gotten my cholesterol checked again yet to know if it's had an impact, but either way I've really liked this way of eating and will stick with it. All of your tips at the end reminded me of the low GI Mediterranean Method tips. Always love your videos! :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad that works for you. Thanks!

[@erininthedell]

Hi Abbey! I absolutely LOVE your videos as they have completely opened up my world of eating and are helping me overcome my ED. Could you maybe do a video on intuitive eating with food allergies? I have an allergy to bakers/brewers yeast and I could barely find any information about it online. From what I gather, yeast is basically in everything which makes me hesitant to eat things like dried fruit or even grapes because of their minute presence of yeast. Thank you so much for all of your exquisite content and rigorous literature reviews!!! You're seriously the best and so funny!!!

[@vgcq02]

Insulin is what causes heart disease, not saturated fats. You can have relative “high” cholesterol but if you keep insulin low, you will be healthier than a person with low cholesterol.

[@eliade356]

As a Mexican that wants to put beans on everything I eat, I found this video so encouraging, lol

[@Blurred1-h9f]

Research suggest that "HDL" cannot compensate for high "LDL" Current therapeutic approaches focus on lowering ApoB and LDL cholesterol, without needing to increase HDL. Especially ApoB is an independent risk factor for CVD, irrespective of high HDL level.

[@madamel.6756]

All I wanted to say is that I love videos like this! They're super informative and useful. I know people really enjoy the WIEIAD videos, and I do as well, but this right here is my favorite kind of content. Thanks!

[@MichiruEll]

My doctors always have fun reactions to my blood tests. I've been fat forever, constantly oscillating between overweight and obese according to my BMI. My doctors, seeing me, keep ordering blood tests to look at my blood lipids (which to be clear, I'm glad they are tracking). Everytime my doctor opens the test results on her computer in front of me, and I notice the slight surprise in her voice when she reads me the results. Everything is perfect. Did I just win the genetic blood lipid lottery? Probably. But I also do most of the things Abby recommends here, so, hey, maybe I get some credit too :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad the recommendations are helpful!

[@Fossulol]

If you are "constantly oscillating between overweight and obese", there are many improvements possible to your diet.

[@MichiruEll]

@@Fossulol The oscillation is about 5 pounds over a coiple of weeks. Not that dramatic imo. I'm just oscillating from 29 to 30 in BMI and back, which in medical terms is the difference between overweightand obese. And it's funny cause that means that sometimes I'd qualify to see a dietician and sometimes I wouldn't... Now would I like to be thinner? of course. But I went through too many diets through my teenage years that left me feeling miserable and hating myself. My priority now is doing things that make me healthier without focusing on my weight :)

[@domferris9963]

If you’re overweight or obese 5 pounds is probably a poop.

[@anyaroz8619]

@@MichiruEll BMI is not the best predictor of nutritional status. People with high muscle mass (many athletes) are considered obese if only BMI is considered. Much more important is the ratio of height and waist circumference or even just waist curcumference alone. Lipids are cholesterol fractions and TG (triglycerides). I'd say TG is as (if not more) important for cardiovascular health than cholesterol fractions. The "kind" and location of your fat can also tell the story of either health or disease. The worst situation is when fat accumulates in the liver. If you don't get winded when climbing stairs, if your blood pressure is 120/80 or lower (measured at home properly), if your glucose and HbA1C and liver enzymes are all within norm - you are healthy regardless of weight.

[@giorgia611]

I bet there is so much hard work behind each video, especially this. Thank you for this!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@acstone24]

Love the myth busting, as always! PS just passed my RD exam yesterday 🙌

[@POLYLIVING]

👏👏👏✨

[@TilleyDuthie]

Myth busting or just another cashing into the "controversy sells" market? Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and others seem to see things differently. I know they are old guard and established, but when one gets a heart-attack, they don't call up their dietician... I encourage everyone to keep their minds open. Blessings to everyone as they strive towards greater health.

[@acstone24]

@@TilleyDuthie I really sincerely hope no one calls their dietitan when they have a heart attack. My purpose is to help people prevent them by reducing one of the highest contributing risk factors- poor diet.

[@vgcq02]

LDL is not the problem. Inflammation is the problem. Inflammation is caused by a high carb diet which causes insulin damage in the arteries and the body uses cholesterol as a protective mechanish in the artery (compared to a scab but it’s inside the artery). The solution is to remove carbs and then insulin will come down and inflammation will recede and you will be fine. Ldl cholesterol is not the problem.

[@chelseamiller4415]

Thank you so much! I know that took a lot of work to cite all of these things, but it is so nice to see the citations as you talk us through the controversy. And then you wrap it up in a nice summary at the end so we know what to do with it. My cholesterol came back a little high earlier this year (straight out of quarantining - go figure), and I have been trying to find info on how to manage it with diet and exercise. I came to a lot of these same conclusions, but this is the first time I have found such a clear, comprehensive, and evidence-backed source. You're awesome!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you so much!

[@SamElle]

Thank you for breaking down concepts and subjects I have always wondered. I have heard many healthy myths regarding saturated fats and cholesterol and with so much out there, it's hard to distinguish what to trust and what not to!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it is helpful!

[@Primoooo1]

Abbey Sharp doo doo doo doo , Abbey Sharp doo doo doo doo

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😂

[@yomommashaus]

this made my day

[@ramikla_146]

@@AbbeysKitchen kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3WanuNh92pg9E The cholesterol hypothesis is flawed!

[@ramikla_146]

@@AbbeysKitchen kzbin.info/www/bejne/mofNcqyVf6l4aNE You don’t need fiber to have regular bowel movements Total nonsense

[@AfrikaVibes]

This was very informative. I've been getting biased views from different opposing groups from plant based movements vs high fat diet movements. Yours is full of a balanced and informative information.

[@wilsont1010]

You dont want to balance the bad stuff.

[@kellyreadingbooks]

This was extremely helpful! Coming from HCLF world. I believe I’m genetically predisposed to higher cholesterol because my Mom tells me I’ve had higher cholesterol since I was a child. But I really don’t want to go on Statins in my 20s 😣 I’ll try these tips first and check in with my doctor.

[@Sarahizahhsum]

Mine are as follows: Total: 200 LDL: 112 HDL: 126 Trig: 60 I am in range and slightly elevated for LDL and total, but I think its fine seeing as I have very high HDL and low trigs.

[@kirstimcdougal6351]

Its not necessarily about what were eating, but what were not eating.

[@ellylingnutrition8433]

Great video Abbey! Love how clear and succinct your content is. Knowledge is power girl! 👍

[@yeeps555]

Honestly got a high cholesterol diagnosis from my doctor and not much info as to how to deal with it/ what it actually means so thank you for this informative video!

[@RockeyToes]

Dear Abbey, thanks for breaking down a very confusing subject! The whole picture, or 'lifestyle' is quite influential in maintaining healthy cholesterol numbers. As I tell my husband, it doesn't matter if you eat egg whites and oatmeal every day. It's better to walk 8-10k steps daily, reduce sugar and alcohol consumption, and increase healthy fats from foods like avocado, nuts, and Salmon (and proper portion size), that will have an overall positive influence on reducing LDL cholesterol.

[@moestietabarnak]

The problem I see with many paper on effect of low/high fat/carb and other diet look at the effect on LDL and deem good if it lower it.. when in fact, it's not good or bad..it depend.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYqXaaSCoZ6NsKc I like the fact that we have MILLIONS of years of evolution that made us MAKE cholesterol, it must be good for something ! while we have just recently scared people with saturated fat (contained in MOTHER's milk) and high cholesterol .. and we have still increasing health issue ! and when you look at the history of these, it appear that the original assumption was never proven to begin with !

[@ashleyblanar9974]

This is a great video 👏 as a family nurse practitioner this is something I had to discuss multiple times a day. Even though the evidence is actually pretty confusing, you cover it very well. 😁

[@jamesk8s1]

Really Outstanding presentation! Thank u! New subscriber.

[@ep2999]

Hey Abby. I’d just like to thank you again for all your level headed research on food and intuitive eating. I’ve been slowly resetting my dials and only eat when I’m actually hungry now and eat a balanced diet, there is chocolate, there is barley grass powder, there are CARBS!!!

[@ep2999]

And when my body says so there is protein

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@rockingreggie8492]

I just LOVE how you put so much effort and scientific research into your videos! :)

[@beckyjoy2]

Thanks - this is a great, balanced resource that I learned a lot from and will feel comfortable referring friends and clients to!

[@cdn7120]

This was such a great well researched video! Thank you for the nuanced explanation of a complex topic 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it was helpful!

[@bethanygreenwood8259]

I do love the way you lay out information. Thanks for putting this together :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you!

[@Straightdeal]

There are thousands and thousands of people following a carnivore diet who are reporting incredible results.

[@KiraNesser]

Love how clearly and concisely you summarize the research, as well as how individuals can apply this knowledge in a reasonable and realistic way!

[@LobnAshour1]

Freelee is coming for you 😂😂

[@livwitt5352]

Hey Abbey, I was wondering if you could make a video about what food groups to eat and when. For example, protein after working out, carbs before working out etc. Then in the video you could include suggestions of what food to actually eat. So, in the video you could include some of the 'ideal' breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks (post and pre workout). Not too sure if this comment makes sense, but i'd love to see it :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hridaytulsianj1832]

Look who’s back to showing her like to dislike ratio

[@ЧеловекСталь-и1ц]

1:00 - monounsaturated fat 1:20 - polyunsaturated fat 4:30 - saturated fat

[@amnation4450]

Thanks

[@estellerose9900]

On one egg a day I'd have some very sad omelettes 😂😭😂 thanks for the video Abbey!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😂😂

[@konliner9286]

In my country, the province with the highest rate of stroke happens to consume coconut milk the most.

[@DiogoVKersting]

Awesome stuff. Thank you for compiling all that information. That was really clarifying.

[@Magnulus76]

Refined coconut oil is not the least bit a "superfood" or a healthy choice. This stuff used in so many packaged foods, and even at restaurants- even in plant-based foods, which you'ld expect to be health-conscious.

[@LethalLemonLime]

I was wondering if you could tell me if corn is unhealthy? Every time I look it up people say it's unhealthy and has almost no nutritional value. Sometimes I eat corn as my vegetable on my plate.

[@Olesiaro]

This is an incredible video! Thank you, Abbey! 😘❤️

[@megkathleen]

I am so conflicted I could cry 😫 I don’t know how to take this after listening to all the stories from the plant-based cardiologists who tell stories of those who are both young and old, HEALTHY individuals that have dropped dead like that because of all the fat buildup in their arteries 🙈

[@luvulord2]

I know how you feel. I would consider the possibility that for a "healthy" person to drop dead over any one factor is not telling the whole story. They could have been dealing with stress or even genetic factors....?

[@megkathleen]

Thank you both so much! I really appreciate your insights and input. You both made me feel a lot better!

[@2twentysix]

Good to see Dietician's now saying it's best to eat full-fat dairy like yoghurt. When I was studying nutrition, my lecturer was telling students to choose low-fat yoghurt over full-fat and myself and only one other student disagreed. Natural, whole foods, healthy fats, high-fibre carbs over processed foods are best.

[@anamorrawska5462]

Here is my research on saturated fat: after I switched to plant based diet 3 years ago, and my only sources of fat are avocados, flax and nuts, I lost a 100 lbs, my doctor can't believe my blood test, all my aches and pains are gone, high blood pressure is gone, heart tribulations are gone. My memory is back and my depression and anxieties are gone. I have my nuts and avocados and I couldn't care less about wasting time counting ldl, hdl, etc. We are supposed to eat plants and zero processed foods and it's the processed foods that are forcing people to worry about stuff we were not born to worry about.

[@sunflowersky7]

I can't thank you enough for making informative videos like this!!!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it was helpful

[@cinnamondolce76]

Would love an updated video on this topic with any new information that has come out!

[@anristenden8287]

It's 1 am in South Africa 😅 this video just rescued me from insomnia boredom...

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😂

[@albertheijnpindakaas]

I wish there were some kind of app that told you what type of food you haven't been eating for a while. Like: "hi, here's some beautiful veg options you forgot about: time for some kale / beetroot / orange?" Cause I tend to just most of the time eat the same 8 foods like tomato, pepper, carrot, cucumber, apples, banana's, lentils, eggs and bread.

[@jessicajames9767]

I would love to see a video on the difference between butter and margarine. I have heard such conflicting stories that seem to be very dichotomous. Some people saying butter is better because it is "more natural" and others saying margarine because it is lower in saturated fats and higher in unsaturated fats. Would just like to see the science behind this.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@Magnulus76]

Neither one is great for your health. Some margarines might be marginally better because they have less saturated fat. Put hummus, baba ganouj, peanut butter, tahini, or a spritz of vegetable oil on bread if you have to have some kind of spread.

[@alanna3075]

I really appreciated this video and I think you give a great big picture, educated view on a lot of these topics that we have strong public opinions on but that is based on faulty public health messages or questionable/controversial research. With regard to studies on saturated fat and heart disease, like most health research, they are primarily focused on men and the few that included or focused on women had much different results than expected. I would love if you would consider in the future making a video focusing on this lack of research of widely accepted health claims and advice when it comes to the physiology of the female body. I know as an R.D. you analyze and synthesize research for us and it would be interesting to see this lens overlaid with the fact that the vast majority of the recommended dietary advice our governments provide us is based on research conducted on men and then extrapolated to give recommendations for women/children. It is my sense that a lot of what we hold as "truth" today are simple outdated hypotheses from a time when nutrition scientists were grasping to find solutions to a lot of the afflictions that middle aged men in modern western society were suffering from, i.e., heart disease and certain types of cancer.

[@erick7brian]

Because saturated fat is not bad like they been saying for years does that mean that an excess of it needs to be consumed like all these new schooler are doing?

[@adamswift1747]

What are the main dietary sources of trans fat and saturated fat? Meat and dairy. Heart disease is an epidemic. Do you think it's caused by overconsumption of vegetables?!?

[@anyaroz8619]

Dear Abbey, I have been watching your videos and love love love your ways of making complicated nutrition topics "digestible" for the wide audience. I am a dietitian myself and currently am working on an article about raising kids with healthy eating habits. I wonder what your take is on "protecting" kids from not so healthy influence of some food and snack commercials and overall marketing traps. Do you have a general plan about raising your children in the world of cupcakes, fruitloops, cocopuffs and Twinkies? How to navigate shopping, cartoon time etc. and not succumb to demands for super sweet, over processed snacks advertised and marketed to kids while letting them chose what they want? I guess what I am trying to say is please make an episode on raising happy healthy kids.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you for the suggestion

[@MichiruEll]

I studied biomedical sciences. The professor who gave us classes on blood lipids said that when he eats pizza, he ads some olive oil on top of the pizza before eating it. I think he wasn't even joking. I think it's a fun illustration of the prority being to eat more unsaturated fats.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for sharing

[@c-rex1221]

Hey Abbey, can you do a video on calories, for different ages and what is too low or too high. I have seen SO many different answers, but they are more for the adult and not kids, so I don't know how much calories are too little for younger people.

[@c.c.1823]

This was your best video ever. Loved it!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you!

[@marinazompatori5318]

YES..have been waiting for you to talk about this!! Thank you!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊👍

[@MagneticDwarfReptile]

I'm sorry but there is maybe a 400 kcal difference in calories when I make a curry with low fat coconutmilk as opposed to the regular one. How exactly does intuitive eating account for those extra calories. Will I just eat less, because I don't think so. Is my body magic, does it just account for the extra calories and adjust?

[@davidpeters7447]

Intuitive eating is a crock. The people whom claim to do it successfully used to track everything and count calories. Once you have done that for a while, you know with a high degree of certainty what the calories and macros are that you are eating. True intuitive eating is what got people in trouble with their diets in the first place.

[@TheaTheGenius]

@@davidpeters7447 yep. Intuitive eating has always seemed flimsy to me, primarily because of the absurd amount of flavor enhancers that exist in foods. Everything from the most basic ingredients today is designed to make you addicted and overeat, so relying on your body's cues is not going to help. Unless you eat a 100% clean diet that doesn't include ANYTHING that came out of a bottle or container (which is literally not possible, unless you have time and obscene amounts of money) then this way of eating just doesn't seem feasable to me. I suppose you could be a bit looser with your calories if you train your body to crave unprocessed, natural foods like fruits, nuts and veggies but still, just relying on your eyes (which are notoriously far hungrier than your actual stomach) just doesn't seem like the best idea.

[@jgreasy1213]

Why do saturated fats impact LDL, but not unsaturated fats? what's the difference mechanistically in the body?

[@helios4425]

Saturated fats down regulate (hepatic) LDL receptors. The manner in which specific dietary fatty acids can induce changes in cellular membrane lipids that may influence certain metabolic properties, such as receptor-mediated uptake of lipoproteins.

[@amrittrivedi]

30 minutes of my life I can’t get back….no conclusions on key topics with obvious facts

[@anitafoss1937]

I love love love this video, so much information and tips. As always, I learned something about taking care of my health and enjoying food. Thanks again!

[@ridabukhari4447]

Abbey could you please do a review of the Netflix documentary “what the health?” Thankssss xxxx Love ya

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I actually have one already on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPGpJtsi6-SkLc

[@ridabukhari4447]

Abbey Sharp great! thanks x

[@Hestia780]

I have a question about nuts: I’m vegetarian and I eat 3-4 tablespoons of nut butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut, cashew etc) every day, because it‘s a amazing source of protein and it is sooo good (+ I want to gain weight). Is it ok?

[@christiansehlmeyer7149]

Its not a good source of plant based protein. Only like 7 grams for 200 calories. Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, tofu and beans are much better sources of protein

[@אלהבר-י1ד]

Hii can you talk about the dieting according to you're blood type? I hear about it a lot and im not sure how i fell about it. Thank you and i love you and your channel so much! ❤❤❤

[@jennieeveleighlamond]

Abbey, are frozen berries an acceptable substitute for fresh berries? As you know here in Canada in the middle of winter, fresh berries are EXPENSIVE. Right now this isn't an issue, but in February, it sure is.

[@AMortalDothApproach]

Yes, frozen berries are frozen fresh, so they don't lose many nutrients. They don't defrost well though!

[@coolbeanz904]

Yes, I have read that often times frozen foods can be more nutritious because they have been frozen at peak ripeness. Fresh foods are often picked before they are ripe so they ripen through transport so they can lose more nutrients through the process, especially if imported from farther distances (like a different country).

[@monique7885]

Oh man! Too early to scroll through the comments. Still gonna watch now though.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@fabiandiaz9120]

Abbey Sharp hey abbey what happened to the like and dislike on your Greg video?😂

[@ChickadooFilms]

Can you talk about eating for your "body type" ecto, endo, meso...is this realistic?

[@davidpeters7447]

No it is not. Just another useless gimmick.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@YariYari3]

Can you share some info on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver and how can we reverse it in a more natural way? I've seen a few videos on it but I trust you more :)

[@biancastefaniacurea2637]

Abbey, I knew that coffee and tea can affect the iron absorption from the foods. If I drink matcha latte after breakfast or I add matcha powder in my oatmeal, will the iron (in the oats for example) be affected?

[@paloma1844]

I spoke to a nutritionist about this and she told me to separate the consumption of tea/coffee/calcium rich foods and iron so that they don't inhibit the absorption. Have your main iron intake separately and you should be fine, even better if you take it with Vitamin C.

[@njjen3953]

This is confusing as hell. Do you have any updated studies? I searched, Abbey Sharp MCT oil and this is what I got.

[@RBray-vz4rs]

Thank you for your video! You mentioned “unpacking Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids would need a whole other video”.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you film a video about these??

[@anitajohnson2873]

Only thing missing in most videos is the components of overeating all together since that does raise fat and weight ect...

[@gumbyenthusiast]

can you review erik the electric? he does these crazy food challenges and I just want to see what someone like you thinks abt them

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list!

[@gumbyenthusiast]

@@AbbeysKitchen omg nice

[@jgreasy1213]

Why is the dogma on saturated fat so strong when the evidence is so mixed?

[@vtheory7531]

Thanks for the video! I recently did some bloodwork (for a viral infection but anyway) and I noticed my LDL was reaching the high end of normal. It's kinda depressing that diet and lifestyle changes only affect blood cholesterol levels to a limited extent, because I have a family history of high cholesterol so even if I'm living an active lifestyle with little drinking and no smoking I might still be at risk due to my genetics :'O Still, I'll be be mindful of my dietary choices from now on, as to not exacerbate the condition. If I can lower my cholesterol by 25% (it's a number I've seen floating around for the extent diet and lifestyle can affect cholesterol) it could be just enough to get me in the clear.

[@jessegenao3290]

Great video, really informative! I'd love to see a video on red meat!

[@susans2991]

I found I had high cholesterol almost 2 years ago. I did not want to take the pills they were pushing and had bad reactions, that may or may not have been psychosomatic. I asked the cardiologist to try a diet change. She was reluctant but agreed. I have been I dieter most of my adult life (to my detriment, I know now) so I knew I could handle rules. Seven months later my numbers were within or at normal limits. The doctor said she’d never seen such a drastic change from diet alone. I’m maintaining my healthy eating, most of which you listed and have maintained those numbers. Food is medicine. I have not been able to lose weight since menopause despite the help of doctors and dieticians. I believe you are correct in saying we all have a number our body feels best. I’ve been much thinner but also been much heavier. As long as my bloodwork is normal I assume so am I.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@Naavyy2]

Thank you so much for this video! You cleared a lot of questions I had and you gave me helpful tips for having a better diet!! 🍇🍓🍋🍌🥗

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad!

[@hkess17]

Really great video! I love that body and genetic diversity is always a key point in your content

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thank you!

[@nandinitivakaran1891]

Hi Abbey! If you can, could you make a video about hair loss on a vegan diet? Thanks!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@nataliamunoz6897]

Amazing video! Great explanation. Could you please make a video on the protein intake dilema? Including supplements like protein powder and the different kinds? ( collagen vs whey vs plant). Required daily intake for muscle building vs maintaining. Thank you