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Some wellness influencers warn against consuming seed oils, blaming them for a range of health problems and characterizing them as toxic. Scientific studies consistently show otherwise.“There is abundant evidence suggesting that seed oils are not bad for you. If anything, they are good for you,” …
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DETROIT – A controversy over the safety of common cooking oils has sparked debate in health circles, with some critics labeling certain seed-based oils as “the hateful eight” while others maintain they’re safe for consumption.Medical experts are now addressing public concerns about seed oils like …
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NEWSA debate has emerged among health experts about the safety of seed-based cooking oils, such as canola, sunflower, and corn oil, often referred to as “the hateful eight.” Critics claim these oils, high in omega-6 fatty acids, promote inflammation, yet experts like Dr. Cori Russell and dietitian …
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Consumer Reports: Be wary of claims that say foods are 100 percent good or bad or use labels like ‘toxic’. The truth is rarely that black and white. GREENSBORO, N.C. — When Pilar Ortiz started experiencing discomfort and swelling throughout her body, she looked at her diet. “I started to look into …
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If you’ve been hearing that canola is a killer, you’re not alone. It’s one of the so-called “hateful eight” seed oils: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says it’s among the most deadly things you can eat, and Joe Rogan agrees. But is it true? In a recent episode of Eater podcast, Gastropod, co-hosts Cynthia …
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Higher intake of linoleic acid—found in seed and vegetable oils—was linked to better health biomarkers, research found.Fact checked by Nick BlackmerNew research suggests that linoleic acid, the main fatty acid in seed oils, can lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.The findings challenge …
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So-called “health influencers” – self-appointed health gurus spreading their unvetted opinions about health through social media, have apparently decided that seed oils are bad for you. Our chief health guru, RFK Jr, even blames seed oils for the obesity epidemic (based on the flimsiest of evidence …
Read MoreMelissa RudyJune 25, 2025 at 9:03 AMAmid MAHA-inspired efforts to reduce ultraprocessed food consumption, seed oils have come under tough scrutiny in recent months — but a new study suggests they may not be all bad.Researchers from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington found …
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Louisiana is set to usher in a series of nutrition reforms following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 14, a sweeping initiative to reshape how schools, food manufacturers, and restaurants address nutrition and ingredient transparency. The bill, which no longer includes a provision to remove …
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Seed oils are having a bit of a reputational crisis at the moment. According to a new online narrative, echoing across sections of social media, the oils are detrimental to human health. Strong links to cancer and cardiovascular disease are often touted. Such sensationalist claims have since been …
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