Science Vs Seed Oils: Is Your Canola Oil Killing You?
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Oct 26, 2023 Author Dr. Cate Shanahan discusses the controversy surrounding seed oils and their potential health risks. Contrasting views on dietary recommendations and the link between saturated fats and heart disease are explored. The chapter debunking the saturated fat myth challenges the belief that all saturated fats are harmful. Conflicting arguments and studies regarding the health effects of seed oils are examined, with emphasis on the need for further research. The importance of a balanced diet is highlighted, challenging the notion that saturated fat is beneficial.
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Saturated Fat's Bad Rap
- Saturated fat was demonized in the 80s/90s due to beliefs about cholesterol and heart disease.
- Newer research suggests this isn't entirely accurate, showing a more nuanced relationship.
Cholesterol's Role
- Headlines suggest cholesterol might not cause heart disease, or might even be healthy.
- This challenges the traditional view that cholesterol clogs arteries and leads to heart attacks.
Cholesterol's Importance
- Cholesterol is essential for cell structure and hormone production, so it isn't inherently bad.
- Problems arise with excess LDL cholesterol, which gets trapped in artery walls.