3247: Two Things I’ve Changed My Mind About - Part 1: Butter by Stephan Guyenet on Rethinking Dietary Fats

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3247: Stephan Guyenet revisits his stance on butter, now favoring less refined dairy like yogurt and cheese for better health outcomes. Drawing on the whole food heuristic and recent evidence on LDL cholesterol and calorie intake, he explains why butter’s high refinement, calorie density, and impact on blood lipids make it a less ideal choice for long-term well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.stephanguyenet.com/two-things-ive-changed-my-mind-about-part-i-butter/ Quotes to ponder: "Butter increases LDL cholesterol and particle number more than most other fats." "Fat isn’t automatically fattening, but research suggests that it can be fattening when it meets two criteria: high calorie density and high palatability." "Butter is one of the most calorie-dense foods in the world, and the human brain likes calories." Episode references: The Hungry Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Brain-Outsmarting-Instincts-Overeat/dp/125008119X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices