#116: Udo Erasmus - Learn about the Fats that heal and Fats that kill

Did you know that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that have health benefits for both mind and body? Tune into today’s episode of Growth Island for amazing unknown facts about whether olive oils are bad for you, and much more. In this interview, Udo Erasmus, author of "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill" and "The Omega Diet," discusses the benefits of consuming omega fats, the healthy diet he recommends, and more. In this episode we discuss: 👉 Udo’s journey 👉 How heat affects oils 👉 Why is olive oil promoted so aggressively 👉 How industry has changed the way we eat 👉 Udo’s diet 👉 Food as a religion 👉 Good sources of omega fats 👉 And so much more… This discussion reflects upon Canadian biochemist Udo Erasmus' commitment to educating people about the benefits of Omega fatty acids and making healthier dietary choices, which stems from his personal experiences. Keynotes: 00:00 Coming Up 00:15 Introduction 1:28 Udo’s journey from war into fats and oils 7:01 What we get from oils 8:50 Does heat damage oils? 10:23 Why you should choose extra virgin olive oil over normal olive oil 13:15 Why is olive oil promoted heavily 19:25 How industry has changed how we cook and eat 21:32 How to cook according to Udo 25:41 Udo’s diet 28:05 Food as religion 34:05 What are the good oils 36:48 Lack of oil drys out the skin 40:27 Good sources of omega fats 47:38 Using science and principal to find truth 58:00 Where you can find Udo Erasmus 58:42 Udo’s advice for a happy, healthy and meaningful life Connect with Udo Erasmus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ Resources Udo’s Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ Udo’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fats-That-Heal-Kill-Cholesterol/dp/0920470386 Udo’s choice website: https://www.udoschoice.com/