EP. 59: For decades, we’ve been told that saturated fat is the enemy—but what if everything you’ve heard is wrong? In this episode, we break down the history of how saturated fat was unfairly demonized, thanks to flawed research, industry influence, and government guidelines that pushed seed oils instead. We dig into the infamous Ancel Keys study and corrupt Harvard research, and how these misleading studies led to the removal of beef tallow from fast food. But the tide is turning. More people are realizing that saturated fat isn’t just harmless—it’s essential. We discuss why beef tallow is making a comeback in cooking, skincare, and even major fast-food chains. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should rethink everything you’ve been told about fat, this episode is for you.

Topics Discussed:

How saturated fat got its bad reputation

The flawed studies that shaped nutrition guidelines

Why seed oils replaced beef tallow—and why that was a mistake

The resurgence of beef tallow in food and skincare

Fast-food chains bringing back traditional fats

Why you should be eating saturated fat


Timestamps:


00:00:00 - Introduction  

00:02:15 - The History of Fast Food 

00:04:48 - McDonald's Fries   

00:07:37 -  Phil Solocrov’s Saturated Fat Crusade  

00:11:16 - Saturated Fat Studies – Ancel Keys Study

00:15:58 - Harvard Study 

00:17:46 - Corrupt Studies

00:18:46 - Saturated fat and Heart Disease   

00:25:30 - Saturated fat recommendations 

00:27:48 - Eisenhower’s Heart Attack  

00:32:01 - Fast food restaurants using beef tallow 

00:35:47 - Beef Tallow in Skincare 

00:44:38 - Eating Fast Food in a Pinch 

00:49:59 - Microplastics in Fast Food

00:50:22 - Chick-fil-A Is NOT Good for You 

00:54:32 - Fast Food Recommendations

00:59:14 - Research takeaway 

01:00:03 - Dessert 


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Last week's episode 

McDonald’s French Fries 

History of Saturated Fat 



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