<description>&lt;p&gt;Rip welcomes Dr. Monica Aggarwal back to the podcast for an in-depth breakdown and discussion of her recent study on the impact of oil consumption within a whole food plant-based diet, particularly focusing on extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study titled, &lt;a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.124.035034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Recipe for Heart Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial on Cardiometabolic Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Within a Whole‐Food Plant‐Based Vegan Diet&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; , &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;revealed that individuals adhering to an oil-free whole food plant-based diet &lt;strong&gt;experienced greater improvements in cardiovascular markers&lt;/strong&gt; than those incorporating extra virgin olive oil. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This intriguing finding challenges the long-held belief that olive oil, often touted for its health benefits, is a necessary component of a heart-healthy diet. This research not only highlights the efficacy of a plant-based lifestyle, but also raises important questions regarding the actual health benefits of olive oil amidst the growing trend of plant-forward eating. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As &lt;a href="https://plantstrong.com/blogs/news/new-study-highlights-the-heart-health-benefits-of-an-oil-free-plantstrong-diet?utm_source=Klaviyo&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=09.21.24%20%7C%20Oil%20Research%20Study&amp;amp;utm_id=01J85P2P42E8J7JHEM0AW33CB5&amp;amp;tw_source=klaviyo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;PLANTSTRONG listeners know&lt;/a&gt;, Rip passionately advocates for an oil-free approach, emphasizing the potential drawbacks of consuming extra virgin olive oil, which he describes as calorie-dense and highly processed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Aggarwal also shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The study design and breakdown of participants&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her motivation for pursuing the study&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Key findings on heart health improvements with oil-free, plant-based eating&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Surprising insights into the limitations of EVOO in promoting cardiovascular health&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The advantages of whole plant foods over concentrated oils&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How social connections enhance dietary adherence and health outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rip and Dr. Aggarwal also discuss the need for more nutrition-focused education in healthcare, promoting a shift toward heart-healthy, whole foods. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the PLANTSTRONG community, this study brings compelling evidence that supports our commitment to oil-free, whole food, plant-based nutrition. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/monica-aggarwal-md-olive-oil-study" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Episode Webpage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/uRVQ0JgkLdw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Watch the Episode on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Upcoming Events:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Leave Us a Voicemail Question&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstyn&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://plantstrongfoods.com/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG Journey&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use Code: PSSUMMER20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plantstrong-podcast/id1458774193" rel="noopener...</description>

PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Rip Esselstyn

Ep. 274: Breaking Up With Olive Oil with Dr. Monica Aggarwal

NOV 7, 202454 MIN
PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep. 274: Breaking Up With Olive Oil with Dr. Monica Aggarwal

NOV 7, 202454 MIN

Description

Rip welcomes Dr. Monica Aggarwal back to the podcast for an in-depth breakdown and discussion of her recent study on the impact of oil consumption within a whole food plant-based diet, particularly focusing on extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study titled, Recipe for Heart Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial on Cardiometabolic Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Within a Whole‐Food Plant‐Based Vegan Diet , revealed that individuals adhering to an oil-free whole food plant-based diet experienced greater improvements in cardiovascular markers than those incorporating extra virgin olive oil.

This intriguing finding challenges the long-held belief that olive oil, often touted for its health benefits, is a necessary component of a heart-healthy diet. This research not only highlights the efficacy of a plant-based lifestyle, but also raises important questions regarding the actual health benefits of olive oil amidst the growing trend of plant-forward eating.

As PLANTSTRONG listeners know, Rip passionately advocates for an oil-free approach, emphasizing the potential drawbacks of consuming extra virgin olive oil, which he describes as calorie-dense and highly processed.

Dr. Aggarwal also shares:

  • The study design and breakdown of participants
  • Her motivation for pursuing the study
  • Key findings on heart health improvements with oil-free, plant-based eating
  • Surprising insights into the limitations of EVOO in promoting cardiovascular health
  • The advantages of whole plant foods over concentrated oils
  • How social connections enhance dietary adherence and health outcomes

Rip and Dr. Aggarwal also discuss the need for more nutrition-focused education in healthcare, promoting a shift toward heart-healthy, whole foods.

For the PLANTSTRONG community, this study brings compelling evidence that supports our commitment to oil-free, whole food, plant-based nutrition.

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Watch the Episode on YouTube

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Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat

Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat

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