Why We’re Fatter Than Ever - Mike Israetel
The speakers argue that the obesity epidemic is driven primarily by the unprecedented affordability, convenience, and taste of modern food, rather than seed oils or lack of physical activity.summaryThe primary driver of obesity is the drastic reduction in the 'time cost' of calories combined with exponential increases in food taste and convenience, not a lack of physical activity.takeawaySeed oils are not the primary cause of obesity; randomized control trials show they often have better health metrics than saturated fats like butter or lard.takeaway
