Nina Teicholz on Butter, Meat and The Science and Politics of Nutrition
The Dr. Hyman Show
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The Dark History of Vegetable Oils and Their Impact on Health
This chapter delves into the history of vegetable oils and how their promotion as a healthy substitute for saturated fats led to detrimental health effects. It explores the influence of the vegetable oil industry on nutrition science and the rise of heart disease in America. The chapter also highlights the unstable nature of vegetable oils, their potential link to cancer, and the conflicts of interest between scientists and vegetable oil manufacturers.
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