In my second appearance on The Allsorts Podcast with Desiree Nielsen RD, I discuss everything oils.
Topics include:
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What’s the deal with no oil plant based diets?
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The research on the safety + health benefits of consuming oils
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Why ‘compared to what’ is an important question in evaluating nutrition research
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What role does fat actually play in the diet?
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The best oils for lowering risk of cardiovascular disease
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What is an essential fatty acid and where do we get them?
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The omega 3:6 ratio. Is it important?
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The surprising impact of saturated fats on your gut microbiome!
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Is extra virgin olive oil overhyped?
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What about coconut oil or MCTs?
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Where fats fit into my personal diet
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Whether there is a place for keto diets in clinical nutrition
I hope you enjoy it. Please share and tag both Desiree and I to let us know what you thought!
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.