Can Fat be Good for You?

In this episode we talk about fats; perhaps one of the most misunderstood nutritional components. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a rating. Contact us - [email protected] For vegan nutrition and coaching enquiries email [email protected] Follow our hosts on social media: Dr. Sam Moxon: https://www.instagram.com/_samuelplant/ https://www.tiktok.com/@_samuelplant Samuel Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/goplantbased.me/ Music - Track: Eight — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/lvL3L9HzMYYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/eight Studies and Sources "Plant-Based Diets: A Physician's Guide" published in The Permanente Journal in 2013 found that plant-based diets can improve lipid profiles, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2017 found that a plant-based diet was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, whereas a diet high in animal products was associated with an increased risk. "Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis" published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2014 found that vegetarian diets were associated with lower blood pressure, which can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. A systematic review published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2016 found that plant-based diets are effective for weight loss, improving lipid profiles, and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. "Vegetarian diets and incidence of diabetes in the Adventist Health Study-2" published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases in 2018 found that a plant-based diet was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared to a non-vegetarian diet. "A plant-based diet, atherogenesis, and coronary artery disease prevention" published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2015 found that a plant-based diet can help prevent and reverse atherosclerosis, a major contributor to heart disease.