← Home
ZOE Science & Nutrition · August 27, 2026 · 52m
The 5 best food swaps to lower cholesterol, protect your heart and to live longer | Dr. Alice Lichtenstein
Dr. Alice Lichtenstein joins ZOE Science & Nutrition to debunk common myths about dietary fat. She explains why the type of fat matters more than the amount, how saturated fat drives heart disease, and why replacing butter with olive oil could help you live longer. The conversation covers the history of egg fears, the mistake of low-fat high-sugar foods, and practical food swaps for a heart-healthy diet. Lichtenstein also discusses cholesterol numbers, the liver's role in converting sugar to fat, and the limited benefits of grass-fed beef.
This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.
Preview
•
•
A flawed 1913 rabbit study—feeding cholesterol to herbivorous rabbits—led to decades of warnings against eggs, despite rabbits never naturally consuming cholesterol.
3 more ideas & all timestamps
This episode is in its early-access window. The full breakdown unlocks free in about 69 hours — Pro members read everything the moment it lands.
Read it now with Pro$10/mo · founding $96/yr
Was this useful?