Maintenance Phase Seed Oils
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Aug 26, 2025 Delve into the comical and contentious world of seed oils! Discover the history of their rise in fast food and the obesity debate. The hosts hilariously unravel the myths surrounding omega-6 fats, while critiquing bizarre health trends, like raw meat smoothies. They explore America’s vegetable oil consumption and its clash with traditional diets, casting light on the conspiracy theories that fuel fears of chemicals. Join the discussion as they dissect the absurdity of fad diets and challenge the narratives shaping our understanding of nutrition!
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Historical Rise Explains The Panic
- Seed oils rose sharply in U.S. diets after 1960 as guidelines pushed unsaturated fats over saturated fats.
- That rapid increase created a plausible target for later health panic despite weak causal evidence.
Fast Rise Of A Carnivore Influencer
- Paul Saladino described discovering the carnivore diet after hearing Jordan Peterson on Joe Rogan and rapidly built a platform.
- He monetized the idea with a book and supplements despite minimal long-term self-experimentation.
Big Words Mask Thin Evidence
- Influencers like Paul Saladino use technical language to imply expertise and persuade broad audiences.
- That rhetoric often outpaces their training and the underlying scientific evidence.
