Why I Eat More Fat to Lose Fat

August 05, 2020 1 min read


In This Episode:

[00:24] The supplements you need to be sure you have plenty of during this pandemic. 

[02:55] If you’re older you’ve probably seen some crazy diet recommendations over the years. 

[03:30] My focus is on longevity over building huge muscles. 

[05:04] Lowering inflammation in your body goes hand in hand with longevity.

[07:00] We’ve been taught that high fat foods are bad for you, but is that true? 

[08:30] What does cause your body to put on fat? 

[11:26] Why oatmeal is not necessarily ideal for good health.

[12:02] Learn more about the Keto Diet. 

[13:17] How does that apply to achieving a caloric deficit? 

[15:14] Which healthy fats should you be eating every day? 

[18:27] You can still eat carbs when eating a high fat diet. 

[20:42] Why you should be consuming grass fed butter or ghee and C8 MCT oil. 

[22:57] Organic extra virgin olive oil is amazing for reducing inflammation.

[27:01] Don’t forget to take fish oil or krill oil with high levels of EPA and DHA.

[29:23] Why omega 3 is so important for children. 

[31:51] Use a high heat avocado oil for cooking.

[33:27] Eating fat will not make you fat. 

[35:56] Not every calorie is made equal.

[38:25] Keto is not a long-term plan and always consult with a nutritionist before making a huge dietary change.


Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life

Peak Performance on Facebook
Peak Performance on Instagram


The Great Cholesterol Myth by Johnny Bowden

Dr. Gundry 

Celtic Salt

Bulletproof Krill Oil

Nordic Naturals

Primal Kitchen High Heat Organic Avocado Oil

Primal Kitchen


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