Very interesting video! I take a little bit of issue with just one detail. He seems to lump together all types of fat, which from everything I've read, is a big mistake. The latest consensus among experts seems to be that saturated and trans fats are among the biggest dietary villains. (There is no minimal 'safe' quantity for trans fats.)
However, there are other fats, especially "essential" fatty acids like Omega 3s, that are critical for our bodies, and one of the greatest nutritional deficiencies in the typical American diet these days. Our bodies don't make Omega 3s (required for every cell in our bodies), so we must get them from our diet. That can be difficult to do, especially the way our food is grown and produced these days.
Getting enough Omega 3's is one of the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet, as small cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, anchovies, etc.) are great sources. [Smaller fish are less likely to have mercury contamination, which is also a concern for some supplements.] Flax seed is another option, but not as good a source. Mono-saturated fats, like what we get from olive oil, nuts and avocados, are also good for us (in moderation, because they're high in calories).
I'm inspired by how well you're doing with eating a plant based diet! Having my own garden isn't a realistic option for me, but I'm trying to increase the proportion of my diet that's plant based, without going too overboard on starchy carbs. I am pretty good, though, about avoiding simple carbs. I don't eat fast food or hardly anything processed and prefer brown rice and whole grains.
On a slightly different note, I've heard some really interesting stuff recently about maintaining healthy soil vs. fertilizing with chemicals, as done in most commercial farming. Truly eye-opening. Here's one article out of Australia with a good overview, but I believe the issue is at least as critical here in the US: http://theconversation.com/how-healthy-soils-make-for-a-healthy-life-71790 (You probably know tons more about this than I do, but thought this might be of general interest.)
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