Bryan frames a counterintuitive truth: the act of eating itself generates metabolic damage, including spikes in blood sugar, LDL, and oxidized LDL. Extra virgin olive oil is positioned as a protective countermeasure you take alongside the food, not just a passive fat source. This reframes oils and fats as active tools that buffer the cost of eating, rather than empty calories.
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