The Real Deal on Coconut Oil

The Real Deal on Coconut Oil
Dr. Lori Shemek explains why coconut oil and other healthy fats are essential for optimal health.
You may have seen the recent report put out by the American Heart Association advising people not to consume coconut oil due to its high saturated fat content.

Is this based on science or lobbying dollars and corporate influence?

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The report did not provide evidence from more recent studies that prove saturated fat has positive health benefits, particularly in terms of liver health, immune health, and hormone development.

The recommendation from the AHA also advises consuming vegetable oils as an alternative (e.g. corn oil, canola oil), but these oils contain high levels of omega-6 fats and are incredibly inflammatory. They can even become toxic.

Listen as Dr. Lori Shemek joins host Lisa Davis to explain why coconut oil and other healthy fats are essential for optimal health. Dr. Shemek also suggests ways to implement coconut oil into your daily regimen.

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Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: talk_healthy/tt145.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Lori Shemek, PhD
  • Book Title: How To Fight FATflammation!
  • Guest Website: Lori Shemek, PhD
  • Guest Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/DrLoriShemek/
  • Guest Twitter Account: @LoriShemek
  • Guest Bio: Lori-ShemekLori Shemek, PhD, is a leading fat cell researcher, health expert, weight loss expert, keynote speaker and recognized authority on inflammation and its role in weight loss, preventing disease and optimizing health. Dr. Shemek is the bestselling author of How To Fight FATflammation! (HarperCollins) and the bestselling author of Fire-Up Your Fat Burn! 

    Dr. Shemek was a health expert for the ABC TV show Good Morning Texas, she has been featured on CNN, NPR and Fox News, and in Dr. Oz’s Good Life Magazine, Health, Shape, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Huffington Post and numerous others.

    The Huffington Post has recognized Dr. Shemek twice as one of the Top Health and Fitness Experts alongside such names as Dr. Oz and David Zinczenko, author of Eat This, Not That, and the Huffington Post has also recognized her as one of the Top Diet and Nutrition Experts.
  • Length (mins): 21:57
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Lisa Davis
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