Ep. #70 Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of nutrition with Simon, exploring his journey from curiosity to expertise. From the debate between veganism and the carnivore diet to dissecting social media extremes versus scientific thinking, we navigate through topics like Bio Individuality, the Mediterranean diet, Danish Dietary Guidelines, and the American food pyramid. Uncover the truth about saturated fats, cholesterol, and the impacts on heart health. We'll even touch on the Hadza tribe's lifestyle and diet, questioning ancestral norms and finding a sustainable approach. Whether you're into ketogenic diets, fish consumption, or the nuances of veganism, this episode takes a deep dive into the diverse realms of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of domain-specific experts in shaping a healthy lifestyle. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Simon Hill’s Instagram click here! For Simon Hill’s Podcast click here! For The Living Proof Challenge click here! Show Links Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. Right now, Chomps is offering our listeners 20% off your first order and free shipping when you go to Chomps.com/POW Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code “POW” at checkout. Studies and Links From Simon: 1) Saturated fats versus unsaturated fats 2) High saturated fat rich low carb diet in healthy women markedly raises LDL-C and ApoB in just 4 weeks 3) Plant-based dietary patterns typically lower LDL-C by 0.3 mmol/l which equates to about 20% reduction in risk of atherosclerotic CVD 4) The hadza 5) Red meat does increase LDL-C and ApoB 6)Swapping animal protein for plant protein improved LDL-C levels 7) LDL-C is causal in development of atherosclerotic CVD 8) All cells produce their own cholesterol and the brain does not rely on systemic cholesterol 9) Low cholesterol does not negatively affect sex hormones 10) When optimal protein is achieved (1.6g per Kg), there is no difference in strength/hypertrophy between animal and plant protein 11) Total protein and plant protein are associated with reduced mortality. Swapping animal protein for plant protein is associated with reduced mortality 12) Two clinical studies looking at soy foods, or soy isoflavones, fed to men that measured semen parameters and/or sex hormones: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11352776 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19819436/ 13) Meta-analysis of 38 clinical interventions looking at soy foods/isoflavones and sex hormones: 14) Danish dietary guidelines and 3 other evidence-based nutrition guidelines