The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help

This week, we have Dr. Mark Hyman back on the show for round 2. We talk about the subject of his new book, Eat Fat, Get Thin. This book shatters the old paradigm that had us fearing the consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol. It's time we stop fearing fat. Mark is a 9 time #1 New York Times bestselling author who is on a mission to transform healthcare. He tackles the root causes of chronic illness through functional medicine. Mark is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader in his field. In this episode, we discuss: The only 2 cholesterol tests that matter Saturated fat isn't the enemy Saturated fat mixed with sugar or refined carbs is the problem... sweet fat We need to start using statin drugs intelligently Eating fat speeds up your metabolism Mark's evolution from being chubby in his early thirties to fit at 56 How can we get people to stop fearing fat? Your body is the best doctor in the room Curb your cravings with fat Sugar is more addictive than cocaine Carbohydrat