The Wellness Scoop The Truth About Seed Oils & Gut Health vs Genetics
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Aug 18, 2025 This discussion dives into whether seed oils deserve their bad reputation and how they impact health. It explores the fascinating relationship between gut health and genetics, emphasizing lifestyle choices over DNA in shaping well-being. Dancing is highlighted as a joyful workout alternative, while rising concerns about loneliness as a health risk are also examined. Current dietary trends, like the hot girl walk, serve as reminders to prioritize mental and physical health, along with a more balanced approach to nutrition.
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Daily 20-Minute Dance Counts As Exercise
- Dance freely for ~20 minutes a day to reach moderate-to-vigorous activity targets.
- Use short song-length bursts to hit the NHS recommendation of 150 minutes weekly.
Avoid Dogmatic Nutrition Claims
- Nutrition advice should avoid dogma because people are unique and sensitive about food.
- Rhiannon warns that one-size-fits-all claims alienate people and harm long-term wellbeing.
Seed Oils vs Saturated Fat: What Trials Show
- Current anti–seed oil claims focus on omega-6 fears and inflammation despite trial evidence.
- Rhiannon highlights rapeseed/canola's cholesterol-lowering and vitamin E benefits compared with saturated fats.
