Seed Oils, Inflammation & a Wellness Culture Lie | Fat Wars Part 1

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Fat Wars — Part One with a deep dive into the controversial world of seed oils. We unpack the claims around omega-6 fats, inflammation, oxidation, and toxins, why seed oils have become synonymous with ultra-processed foods, and what the evidence actually says about their impact on our health. We’ll also explore how seed oil fear became wrapped up in wellness culture, morality, and privilege. And make sure to join us next week for Fat Wars — Part Two, where butter, coconut oil, beef tallow, and saturated fats take the stand.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• What Actually Counts as a Seed Oil?
• Do Omega-6 Seed Oils Cause Inflammation?
• Does the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matter?
• Why Not All Seed Oils Are Created Equal
• Do Seed Oils Oxidize Into Toxins?
• The Real Problem With Deep-Fried Seed Oils
• Are Seed Oils Guilty by Association?
• Why Wellness Culture Needs an Ingredient Villain
• The Elitism Behind the Anti-Seed Oil Movement
• So, Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You?

👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10471130/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889633/

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4334131/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42280457/

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