Saturated Fat in 2025: What the Evidence Shows

Saturated fat has become one of the most debated nutrition topics in recent years.

Some people believe it has no role in heart disease. Others believe it should be avoided entirely.

In this episode, I walk through what current evidence actually suggests, without absolutes or fear-based messaging.

We discuss:

Why medicine works on evidence, not certainty

Who saturated fat may be a problem for and who it may not be

Why individual risk matters more than blanket rules

How saturated fat adds up across the day

Practical percentage targets based on risk and calorie intake

Why replacing saturated fat…

The skinny

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