In a world overflowing with health advice, myths about food, particularly fats are common. Many people trying to improve their heart health or manage their weight are told to cut out fat entirely, but this advice can be harmful. Scrolling through my Instagram feed one lazy Sunday, I stumbled upon a post by Dr. Monisola Adanijo, a respected cardiologist known for her straightforward health advice. Her topic caught my attention immediately: “Myths and Facts, Weight Loss Edition.” I couldn’t help but click through. As someone who often sees people making drastic dietary choices in the name of health like ditching fats entirely, I was curious. Wasn’t cutting out fats a good way to lose weight, avoid heart problems, and “eat clean”? The answer, it turns out, is more complicated.
In a world overflowing with health advice, myths about food, particularly fats are common. Many people trying to improve their heart health or manage their weight are told to cut out fat entirely, but this advice can be harmful. Scrolling through my Instagram feed one lazy Sunday, I stumbled upon a post by Dr. Monisola Adanijo, a respected cardiologist known for her straightforward health advice. Her topic caught my attention immediately: “Myths and Facts, Weight Loss Edition.” I couldn’t help but click through. As someone who often sees people making drastic dietary choices in the name of health like ditching fats entirely, I was curious. Wasn’t cutting out fats a good way to lose weight, avoid heart problems, and “eat clean”? The answer, it turns out, is more complicated.
