Mary G. Enig

Mary G. Enig
Born
Mary Gertrude Dracon

July 13, 1931
Indianapolis, Indiana
DiedSeptember 8, 2014 (aged 83)
Alma materUniversity of Maryland, College Park
AwardsMaster of the American College of Nutrition
Scientific career
FieldsNutrition
InstitutionsWeston A. Price Foundation

Mary Gertrude Enig (née Dracon; July 13, 1931 – September 8, 2014)[1] was a nutritionist and researcher known for her unconventional positions on the role saturated fats play in diet and health.[2] She disputed the medical consensus that diets high in saturated fats contribute to development of heart disease,[3] while she advocated for a low-carbohydrate high-fat diet, rich in animal fats and coconut oil.[4][5][6]

Along with Sally Fallon, Enig co-founded the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) in 1999. Enig died of a stroke at the age of 83.[7]

  1. ^ Obituary - Mary G. Enig, Legacy.com, September 9, 2014.
  2. ^ Maloof, Rich. "Coconut Oil". MSN Health. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  3. ^ Camm, John; Luscher, Thomas; Serruys, Patrick (2009). The European Society of Cardiology Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. Blackwell Publishing. p. 257. ISBN 978-0-19-957285-4.
  4. ^ Black, Jane (August 6, 2008). "The Great Divide". Washington Post. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  5. ^ "Before You Take the Vegetarian Vow". nytimes.com. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Three Delicious, Science-Based Coconut Diets". publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  7. ^ The Pioneering Spirit of Dr. Mary G. Enig, drkaayladaniel.com; accessed May 16, 2016.