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

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/