In this episode of The Rebuilding Trust With Your Body, host Katy Harvey wraps up her macronutrient series by discussing the importance of dietary fat as a vital macronutrient. She emphasizes that her insights are grounded in nutrition science rather than diet culture, highlighting the roles of carbohydrates, protein, and fat for optimal health. Katy discusses Jessica Inchauspe, the “Glucose Goddess,” for promoting misleading blood sugar management tactics aimed at selling products. She reflects on the detrimental low-fat trends of the 1990s and explains that dietary fat is essential for energy, nutrient absorption, and satiety.

Embrace healthy fats without fear and advocate for a balanced, intuitive approach to eating that prioritizes overall well-being.

Key Topics

• Introduction to Macronutrients: The episode focuses on the third macronutrient, dietary fat, as part of a three-part series covering carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
• Wellness Woo: Critique of the “Glucose Goddess,” Jessica Inchauspe, and her controversial claims about blood sugar management. Discussion on pseudoscience in wellness culture.
• Misconceptions About Dietary Fat: A historical overview of the low-fat diet trend of the 1990s and its negative impact on public health.
• Importance of Dietary Fat: Clarification on the difference between dietary fat and body fat, along with the necessary functions of fat in the body and its importance for health.
• Recommended Fat Intake: Discussed the recommended percentage of daily calories that should come from fat (20-35%) without the need for strict tracking.
• Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats: Analysis of the terms “healthy fats” vs. “unhealthy fats,” emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding.
• Intuitive Eating Approach: Suggestions for incorporating fat into meals and snacks intentionally, without the need to quantify intake.

Today, We discuss: 

• Focus on dietary fat and its significance in nutrition and the body
• Critiques the wellness trend related to blood sugar managementHighlights unsubstantiated claims made by Jessica Inchauspe regarding blood sugar balance.
• Flawed low-fat diet trend of the 1990s.
• Emphasizes that this trend did not improve health outcomes and led to an overemphasis on carbohydrates.
• Clarifies that dietary fat is essential for various bodily functions and should not be viewed negatively.
• Provides insights on balancing fat intake through intuitive eating practices.
• Suggests including sources of dietary fat in meals to enhance satisfaction and nutritional benefits.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Jessica Inchauspe 
• Follow Jessica on Instagram

Books by Jessica Inchauspe:

• Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
• The Glucose Goddess Method

Scientific Insights:

• Article published in 2020 regarding saturated fat and health.

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