“I’d rather eat a brick of butter than a spoonful of sugar… but I’d rather eat a bowl of sugar than a spoonful of seed oil.”
Yep, someone actually said that.
Right now, people are more scared of ingredients than ever. Walking into the grocery store feels like walking through a minefield. And while there’s some truth to being mindful, here’s the reality: any food can be harmful if you overdo it. Even seafood – one of the healthiest foods you can eat thanks to omega-3s – comes with a mercury limit.
🧈 Butter is high in saturated fat. High amounts of saturated fat can increase your LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and Apo-B (apolipoprotein B) which can cause calcification of the plaque in your arteries. In other words, a recipe for heart disease.
🎂 All carbohydrates break down into sugar, but a diet high in refined sugar can lead to an increase in A1C (blood sugar) and ultimately lead to diabetes. Fiber can significantly help reduce the risk of diabetes.
🌱 Seed oil is high in omega-6 (a healthy fat). Very large quantities of omega-6 can throw off your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. However, unless the majority of your diet is processed food, it’s very unlikely that you’re simply intaking enough seed oil to throw off your omega-6 ratio.
Instead of obsessing over labels, here are 3 things that will actually change your health:
1️⃣ Know your blood pressure – high BP can kill you today.
2️⃣ Maintain a healthy body composition – being overweight raises risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Keep body fat under ~22% for long-term health.
3️⃣ Stay active – heart disease is the #1 killer. A lower resting heart rate + higher VO₂ max are strong signs of longevity.
Focus on the big picture, not the fear-mongering.
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