In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed dive deep into the vilification of fat in America.  We reveal the historical origins and faulty science behind the low fat/fat free diet trend, and examine why fat is important to the body.  We also hear the story of “Amy,” a promising scholar and athlete who slides down the slippery slope of restriction, eventually cutting all fat from her diet.  Through her story we humanize the deleterious effect of demonizing fat - and offer radical alternatives for how to conceptualize fat.  Also in this episode - a David Bowie in Labyrinth reference?  You’ll just have to listen to find out why.

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Article: “How the Ideology of Low Fat Conquered America”:https://academic.oup.com/jhmas/article/63/2/139/772615

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