Avoiding seed oils is an online trend, but are they as bad as some would have you believe?
Claims that seed oils are “toxic” and “inflammatory” are being circulated on social media, but they don’t tell the whole story, experts say.
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Claims that seed oils are “toxic” and “inflammatory” are being circulated on social media, but they don’t tell the whole story, experts say.
Read MoreRegistered dietitian James Brash debunks widespread fears surrounding seed oils, calling them an ‘essential’ part of a healthy diet. He clarifies that omega-6 fats, often blamed for inflammation, are …
Read MoreHere’s the thing: for decades, we’ve been told that vegetable oils and seed oils are the healthy choice. Swap out butter for canola, ditch the lard for soybean oil, and your heart will thank you. That …
Read MoreAnd there’s a wealth of evidence to back this up. For example, a recent Harvard study, analysing data on 221,000 people, found that eating more butter was associated with a higher risk of heart …
Read MoreWhile around half of Americans have a positive view of seed oils, a subset of around 9 percent share RFK Jr.’s view that seed oils are harmful to consume.
Read MoreDespite contradicting studies, seed oils have been blamed for America’s ills. Where did the backlash come from?
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