#811 The Secret War on Your Health: How Toxic Vegetable Oils Harm Your Body with Dr. Cate Shanahan

Today, I am blessed to have Dr. Cate here with me. Cate Shanahan, MD, “The Energy Guru,” is a Cornell-trained physician-scientist whose works have inspired entire movements involving bone broth, live-culture ferments, and seed oil-free business empires. Together with NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the LA Lakers PRO Nutrition program, which has been emulated by elite championship teams around the world. She has dedicated her career to exposing the truth about a decades old campaign of health misinformation and opening the door to an honest conversation about how anyone can reclaim their health. She runs a health-education website, DrCate.com, a telehealth practice, and lives with her family on a peaceful lake in Florida.

In this episode, Dr. Cate explains the negative impact of vegetable oils on our health. These oils, such as soy, corn, and canola, differ chemically from traditional fats, leading to cellular degeneration, inflammatory diseases, and premature aging. Dr. Cate elucidates how unstable fatty acids in vegetable oils react with oxygen, generating toxins that harm our mitochondria and alter body fat composition, complicating weight management. She discusses the intricate process of oil extraction and refining, which produces harmful byproducts that can cause inflammation and organ damage.

Tune in as Dr. Cate explains how vegetable oils have permeated the average grocery store, appearing in condiments, preserved vegetables, frozen foods, and prepared meals. She dives into how these oils contribute to weight gain by altering metabolism and fuel utilization. Dr. Cate describes how cells, unable to efficiently burn body fat due to the presence of vegetable oils, rely more on sugar for energy, leading to increased hunger and potential muscle breakdown. She empowers individuals to make healthier choices and regain control of their metabolic health through practical strategies like ordering food cooked in butter.

Resources from this episode: 

• Website: https://drcate.com/
• Dr. Cate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/
• Dr. Cate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/
• Dr. Cate on X: https://x.com/drcateshanahan
• Dark Calories: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Calories-Vegetable-Destroy-Health/dp/0306832399/benazadi-20

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