Each egg has ~1.5g saturated fat
Jimmy Tatro discovered high cholesterol after a blood test and learned that eggs contain about 1.5 grams of saturated fat each; he was eating 4 per day.
Where this was said
Perfect Poo & Purple Potatoes
At 39:38 · chapter starts 37:00
Bobby leads the Mountain Dew read with nostalgia, describing lake-side childhood memories with his father and a Mountain Dew in hand. Andrew notes the drink was created by two brothers in the foothills of Tennessee and has been going since 1948, framing it as the perfect America's 250th birthday companion. The Quince read is more practical: European linen pants starting at $34, 50–80% less than similar brands, available in Canada now, with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/badfriends. Andrew mentions that his friend McCone wore his Quince shirt to the lake all weekend, a relatable endorsement. Both reads flow naturally from the health and lifestyle conversation the hosts are already having.
Perfect Poo & Purple Potatoes: Bobby's Diet Breakdown
Bobby runs through his current diet: 24-hour weekly fasts, Japanese purple sweet potatoes, sardines, salmon, no processed foods, and no carbs (except the ones he's unaware of). Jimmy confesses his high cholesterol wake-up call and his switch to egg whites. Andrew announces he will die eating cheese.
Bobby does a 24-hour fast once a week
Bobby Lee revealed he fasts for 24 hours once a week, reports no diarrhea and describes his stool as 'perfect,' but admits he feels 'absolutely terrible' while doing it.
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