About this Video

• Video Title: I Ate 20g Fat a Day (Low-Fat Diet) - Here's What Happened to My Body
• Channel: pigmie
• Speakers: pigmie (The content creator is the only speaker.)
• Duration: 00:20:40

Introduction

This video documents the content creator's experience of following a very low-fat diet (approximately 20g of fat per day) for five days. The purpose is to share their observations on the effects of such a diet on their body, including physical sensations, energy levels, and overall health.

Key Takeaways

• Significant calorie deficit despite high food volume: The low-fat diet allowed for a high volume of food, yet still resulted in a calorie deficit because carbohydrates have fewer calories per gram than fat.
• Negative side effects: The low-fat diet led to several negative side effects, including bloating, water retention, dry skin, hair loss, and reduced energy levels. The content creator also experienced back stiffness and mental fogginess.
• Cravings shifted from fat to sugar: Initially, cravings for fatty foods were absent, but after a few days, cravings shifted to sugary foods.
• Low fat doesn't necessarily mean healthy: The video highlights that low-fat processed foods often compensate for the lack of fat by adding sugar, which can lead to other health issues.
• Potential for seed oil detox: The content creator proposes a theory that a low-fat diet may help detoxify the body from seed oils, though this is presented as speculation, not a confirmed benefit.