#80. Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Truth About Healthy Fats, Weight Loss, and Metabolism

Are you still avoiding fat… but gaining weight, crashing in the afternoon, and feeling hungry every few hours? For decades, we were told fat makes you fat. Yet during the low-fat era, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease skyrocketed. So what actually went wrong? In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen breaks down the low-fat myth, explains the metabolic science behind insulin and fat storage, and shows why healthy fats may be essential for stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and restoring metabolic flexibility. This isn’t trendy nutrition advice. It’s physiology. 🎧 LISTEN NOW to discover: ✅ Why “eat less fat” can increase fat storage ✅ The difference between dietary fat and body fat ✅ Why insulin — not fat — drives fat storage ✅ The 3 fuel phases: glucose → glycogen → fat burning ✅ Why constant snacking blocks metabolic flexibility ✅ The hidden damage from processed seed oils ✅ How omega-6 overload fuels inflammation ✅ Why eating fat + protein first stabilizes blood sugar ✅ How to sequence meals to reduce glucose spikes ✅ The 5-minute rule that helps break the hunger cycle 🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen—especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition