In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Cate Shanahan, a family physician and New York Times bestselling author, tackles the controversial topic of processed seed oils. She highlights their dark history and links to modern diseases, revealing the dangers of oxidative stress associated with these fats. Dr. Shanahan critiques common misconceptions and the lack of regulatory oversight. The podcast also examines the hidden consequences of removing trans fats, urging a reevaluation of ultra-processed foods and promoting a return to whole, unrefined oils for better health.
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Seed Oils and Toxin Formation
Seed oils promote toxin formation during factory processing, storage, and cooking, leading to oxidative stress and disease.
This oxidative stress, a burning reaction within the body, is linked to various health issues because of the oils' fragile chemistry.
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History of Seed Oils in Food
Cottonseed oil, initially inedible due to the toxin gossypol, became a food source after hydrogenation made it safe for consumption.
Trans fats, created during hydrogenation, were later removed from the food supply but replaced with more harmful liquid vegetable oils.
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Seed Oils as Ultra-Processed Foods
Seed oils are ultra-processed foods due to extensive factory refining, stripping away nutrients and creating toxins.
Refined macros like seed oils, flours, and sugars lack essential nutrients, contributing to health crises.
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There is a lot of conflicting advice in the nutrition space. For years, foods like eggs, coconut oil, and beef have long been both villainized and championed. And another controversial food, especially in recent years, is the category of processed seed oils like canola oil and soybean oil. On today’s show, you’re going to learn the dark truth about seed oils with Dr. Cate Shanahan. Dr. Cate Shanahan is a family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and the mother of the No Seed Oil movement. Today, she’s back on The Model Health Show for a thought-provoking discussion on the dangers of processed seed oils. You’re going to learn about the history of these fats, how they became deeply engrained in our food supply, their connection with modern diseases, and much more. You’re going to learn exactly why these oils are so dangerous, and we’re going to dive into some of the common deflection points and studies that promote seed oils – and what they’re overlooking. There’s truly no one else on the planet who has more knowledge and experience with this subject matter. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Cate Shanahan!
In this episode you’ll discover:
The chemical reaction that occurs in the process of creating vegetable oil.
What oxidation is.
The connection between disease and oxidative stress.
How the toxins from seed oils can get into the air.
The history of cottonseed oil.
Why trans fats were removed from the food supply.
How the banning of trans fats affected our consumption of seed oils.
The amount of processed seed oils the average person consumes per year.
Why seed oils are the definition of ultra processed food.
What percentage of the average American’s diet is real food.
The three main ingredients that are causing health crises.
Why canola oil is a chemistry set.
How canola oil is processed.
Why seed oils are devoid of nutrients.
The truth about the omega 3 content in seed oils.
How authors of studies often manipulate the data.
The link between infertility and oxidative stress.
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