Is Saturated Fat Really Bad For You? Dr. Sarah Berry on What Perimenopausal Women Are Getting Wrong

Angela talks to Dr Sarah Berry about the controversial topic of seed oils and their impact on inflammation and cardiovascular health.  Dr Berry, who has gained notoriety for her views on seed oils, clarifies the role of saturated fats in increasing LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, emphasising the importance of the food source from which these fats are derived. She also highlights the nuanced differences between unfermented and fermented dairy products, explaining how the fermentation process alters the health effects of saturated fat WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Saturated fat is known to increase LDL cholesterol and is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.  The source of saturated fat matters, as different food matrices can influence health outcomes. Unfermented dairy products, like butter, are linked to increased cholesterol and cardiovascular risk Fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, do not have the same negative effects despite containing saturated fat. There is significant individual variability in how people respond to changes in saturated fat intake.  Some individuals may experience substantial reductions in LDL cholesterol when reducing saturated fat and increasing polyunsaturated fat, while others may see little to no effect. VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. 👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/