Are Seed Oils Making You Sick? This MD Explains The Science

Have you ever accidentally left an oil-greased pan heating on the stove, only to turn around to find billowing smoke filling the air? That means the oil has officially reached its smoke point, or the temperature at which it starts to burn and produce smoke. Aside from the fact that cooking in burnt oil makes for a pretty gnarly-tasting dish, regular exposure to improperly heated oils may have some detrimental effects on your health, too.