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Guidelines & Research
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January 6, 2026

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Are Beginning to Acknowledge the Problems with Seed Oils

Why It Matters That Seed Oils Are Being Recognized as Ultra-Processed The US Dietary Guidelines will be released in just a few days. They are expected to make a historic change regarding refined seed oils. Departing from decades of guidance that treats these oils as an unqualified nutritional upgrade, they’re calling out the fact that most seed oils are ultraprocessed, and their health effects merit closer examination. (You may have been led to believe that seed oils’ health effects have been thoroughly examined. They have not. And I’m writing another article that exposes why the nutritionists who claim to cite…

Why Avoiding Seed Oils Protects You Far More Than Going Glyphosate-Free
Aldehydes
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November 11, 2025

Why Avoiding Seed Oils Protects You Far More Than Going Glyphosate-Free

If you’re trying to get healthier, you probably want to know where to focus your food efforts. Should you spend extra on organic to avoid glyphosate? Or avoid seed oils? Which change will actually protect your health the most? This post will help you understand that there is one clear answer according to science.

Is Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil Actually Heathy?
Seed Oils
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September 4, 2025

Is Cold-Pressed Sunflower Oil Actually Heathy?

“Cold-Pressed” Doesn’t Mean Healthy—When We’re Talking About Seed Oils Most people assume that “cold-pressed” means the same thing as “virgin” or “extra-virgin”—and therefore assume the oil must be healthy. That assumption feels reasonable, because with oils like olive oil, cold-pressing does usually mean the oil was not industrially processed. Sunflower oil, like all seed oils, is different from olive oil. In this article, I’ll explain why cold pressing sunflower oil (or any seed oil) oils does not make the seed oil healthy, what you want to look for instead, and why you’ll never find the healthy version of sunflower in…

Olive Oil Poured Onto A Vegetable Appetizer
Olive Oil
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June 13, 2025

How Scientists and Dishonest Media Bury The Evidence of Seed Oil Harms

New study examines how different fats affect fat cells. Reporters and scientists hide the data on seed oil harms. I’m often asked, “If seed oils are so harmful, why aren’t there more studies?” The truth is, there are more studies. The problem isn’t a lack of evidence. It’s how that evidence gets distorted. Study authors, universities, and media outlets seem to work together to downplay the risks, putting a spin on the results that makes seed oils look harmless, or even healthy. This article is a perfect example of how that happens. A new study is making headlines for suggesting…

Cigarettes In A McDonald's French Fry Carton
PUFAs
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May 10, 2025

Toxic Seed Oils Turn French Fries Toxic, Sadly

French fries are a beloved indulgence, but the toxic seed oils used to fry them can transform this treat into a health hazard. You may have seen this photo of cigarettes in a French fry cup before. It’s an AI-generated image. But it’s not just a made-up meme. It started circulating shortly after I was interviewed for this movie. During the interview, I made the rather shocking comparison between cigarettes and French fries. That comes from a study called: Toxic Lipid Oxidation Product (LOP) Generation in Culinary Frying Oils (CFOs) During High-Temperature Frying Practices: Passage into Fried Foods. In it,…

Dr Cate Incredulous In Front Of An Image Of An Abstract From JAMA With Headline
Data Deception
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April 15, 2025

Did Leading Nutrition Experts Knowingly Use Fatally Skewed Data?

JAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But they skewed the data to the point of absurdity. Time and again, I’ve seen supposedly peer-reviewed studies making conclusions that defy common sense. Especially seed oil studies. This latest journal is one of the worst examples I’ve come across. I’m going to break down what they did and how they got away with it in this article. Their paper is especially important. It’s the first, to my knowledge, to compare seed oils head to head with butter. More than 70 years have passed since health authorities started…

Low Smoke Point Olive Oil On High Heat–Is It Safe?
Olive Oil
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June 10, 2024

Low Smoke Point Olive Oil on High Heat–Is It Safe?

Olive Oil has a Low Smoke Point. Can you still cook with it? We’ve all heard a thousand times high smoke point oils like soy and canola are the oils of choice for cooking–especially high-heat cooking. This is a particular concern for professional chefs who typically cook with temperatures far higher than those used by a home cook. If the oils aren’t smoking that must mean, the thinking goes, that they are chemically stable. No smoke, no free radicals, no toxins. No problems. But I want you to set aside, for a moment, everything you’ve been told about smoke point…

Who Teaches Doctors About Cholesterol-lowering Drugs?
Causes of Disease
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December 5, 2023

Who Teaches Doctors About Cholesterol-lowering Drugs?

Did you know that the cut off for “high” cholesterol used to be nearly twice as high as it is today? The number considered low enough has had to shift downward multiple times. Cholesterol-lowering “targets” are lower today than ever before. And lately, heart attacks are increasing.

Variety Of La Croix Flavors Against A Bubbly Background
Food
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November 9, 2022

Natural Flavors Can Act Like Drugs—Here’s How

Do you feel weird after drinking flavored sparkling water on an empty stomach? Find out about the new leeway the natural flavor industry has to add drug-like compounds to our drinks. I’ll focus on a natural flavor called linalool.

What Is Lactose Intolerance And Can It Be Cured?
Dairy
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October 7, 2022

What is lactose intolerance and can it be cured?

People with lactose intolerance can actually enjoy many delicious types of dairy products. Find out what dairy products are naturally lactose free, what has the most lactose, and what strategies people are using to become more lactose tolerant.

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