A reply to a Tweet from Elon Musk last year illustrates two opposing beliefs about human health:
Musk: Wow, steak & eggs with coffee in the morning really feels like a powerup!
Brian Krassenstein: Sounds like a heart attack in the long-term.
Whether he realizes it or not, Krassenstein is espousing the “diet-heart hypothesis.” The theory goes: dietary saturated fat and cholesterol increase blood cholesterol, driving heart disease. Consequently, a steady diet of steak and eggs will lead to a heart attack.
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