The Forgotten History (and Slippery Science) of Canola Oil
In this excerpt from “Gastropod,” a look at the health effects of seed oils — and why some have latched onto untrue claims about its dangers …
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In this excerpt from “Gastropod,” a look at the health effects of seed oils — and why some have latched onto untrue claims about its dangers …
Read MoreHigher 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 …
Read MoreSo-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 hea …
Read MoreLouisiana joins several other states, including West Virginia, Utah, Texas, Idaho and Michigan, that have recently passed laws aligned with the initiative dubbed “Make America Healthy Again,” …
Read MoreBut depending on which corner of social media you inhabit, you might have seen quite a lot of claims about the “bad” effects of seed oils on your health, too. Some people argue that an omega-6 fatty …
Read MoreSeed oils like canola and sunflower oil have attracted controversial claims about harmful effects in recent times. Is there any truth to them?
Read MoreLooking to add more heart-healthy omega-3s to your diet? Look no further than this not-so-popular seed oil that packs more of those healthy fats than walnuts.
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