{"id":1667,"date":"2026-07-13T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=1667"},"modified":"2026-07-13T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:00:49","slug":"are-seed-oils-harming-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=1667","title":{"rendered":"Are Seed Oils Harming Your Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rfX9vnmBhxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard that seed oils are toxic, inflammatory, and the hidden cause of everything from obesity to heart disease. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? Are seed oils really harming your health\u2014or have they become one of the biggest nutrition myths on social media?<\/p>\n<p>In this episode of Talking With Docs, Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal take a deep dive into the science behind seed oils. They explain what seed oils actually are, how canola oil was developed in Canada, why omega-3 and omega-6 fats matter, and whether seed oils truly increase inflammation or cardiovascular risk. Most importantly, they separate internet myths from evidence-based medicine to help you make informed decisions about the oils in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn:<br \/>\n\u2022 What seed oils actually are<br \/>\n\u2022 Which oils are considered seed oils<br \/>\n\u2022 The fascinating Canadian history behind canola oil<br \/>\n\u2022 Why canola oil was developed from rapeseed<br \/>\n\u2022 The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats<br \/>\n\u2022 How omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids affect your health<br \/>\n\u2022 Whether linoleic acid really causes inflammation<br \/>\n\u2022 What research says about seed oils and cardiovascular disease<br \/>\n\u2022 Why replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats may improve heart health<br \/>\n\u2022 How repeatedly heating cooking oils can lead to oxidation<br \/>\n\u2022 Why ultra-processed foods\u2014not seed oils alone\u2014may be the bigger concern<br \/>\n\u2022 The difference between seed oils and vegetable oils<br \/>\n\u2022 Practical advice on choosing cooking oils based on current scientific evidence<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been avoiding seed oils because of what you&#8217;ve seen online, this episode will help you understand what the research actually shows\u2014and whether it&#8217;s time to rethink one of the internet&#8217;s most controversial nutrition debates.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa7 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms:<br \/>\nSpotify:<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Vitamin D: Best Ways To Make Sure You\u2019re Getting Enough\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nApple Podcast:<br \/>\n<iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Talking With Docs Podcast\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/talking-with-docs-podcast\/id1799242189#?secret=KSJUdHoHWx\" data-secret=\"KSJUdHoHWx\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nYouTube Music:<br \/>\n\u2022 TWD Podcast<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc55 Shop Our MERCH:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.spreadshirt.ca\/shop\/user\/talking+with+docs\/<br \/>\n\u2764\ufe0f Support Oakville Hospital:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1 Follow Us:<br \/>\nTikTok:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@talkingwithdocs\" data-unique-id=\"talkingwithdocs\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" data-embed-type=\"creator\" style=\"max-width:780px; min-width:288px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@talkingwithdocs?refer=creator_embed\">@talkingwithdocs<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nInstagram:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/talkingwithdocs\/?hl=en<br \/>\nFacebook:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063617375848<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uded1 DISCLAIMER:<br \/>\nThis content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. 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