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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 35 MIN

#67: Is RFK Right about Seed Oils? Nutritionist Cherie Calbom EXPOSES the Truth on Seed Oils

from I Choose Health Podcast · host Stefan Lessie

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth🫒 Are seed oils silently sabotaging your health? In this episode of I Choose Health, we sit down with author and wellness expert Cherie Calbom; known as the Juice Lady, to uncover the truth behind seed oils: what they are, how they're made, why they're in almost every packaged food, and what you can do about it.Cherie is the co-author of The Truth About Seed Oils and has spent decades researching the connection between diet and disease. Today she breaks down the science, the history, and the industry tactics that have kept this conversation quiet for far too long.────────────────────────────🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE────────────────────────────✔ What seed oils actually are (and why "vegetable oil" is a misleading name)✔ The worst oils to avoid — corn, canola, soy, safflower, sunflower, and more✔ The chemistry behind why seed oils create toxic byproducts in your body✔ How an imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio drives chronic inflammation✔ The link between seed oils and heart disease, cancer, dementia, and more✔ How the seed oil industry demonized coconut oil and saturated fats after WWII✔ The best oils to cook with and how smoke points affect safety✔ Practical steps to reduce seed oil exposure at home and when eating out────────────────────────────💬 SOUNDBITES FROM THIS EPISODE────────────────────────────"Almost everything you buy in a package or a box has seed oil in it.""Seed oils are setting us up for dis-ease in our bodies.""It's the silent killer — we've got tons of science linking seed oils to a host of diseases."────────────────────────────⏱️ CHAPTERS────────────────────────────00:00 Introduction and context of seed oil discussion00:28 The rise of seed oil awareness and social media influence05:50 What are seed oils and why are they harmful06:43 Chemistry and toxicity of seed oils08:01 Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and inflammation09:44 Seed oils and chronic disease links11:07 The industry's role in promoting seed oils12:16 Good vs. bad oils — a full list of recommendations16:17 Historical perspective on dietary fats and industry influence18:37 How consumers can pressure industry change20:35 Practical tips for choosing healthy oils23:40 Cherie Calbom's background and expertise28:01 Grassroots movements and policy change30:57 Resources and how to connect with Cherie────────────────────────────📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED────────────────────────────📖 The Truth About Seed Oils (Book) → https://a.co/d/0ed35QVQ🌿 Juice Lady Cheri website → https://www.juiceladyinfo.com📱 Follow Cherie on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/juiceladycherie/────────────────────────────💙 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP────────────────────────────Therapy helped me realize I deserve to be happy and it can do the same for you. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist by video, phone, or chat, on your schedule.Get 10% off your first month → https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth────────────────────────────🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW────────────────────────────If this episode opened your eyes, please like, share, and subscribe — it helps more people find the truth about what's in their food.🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#SeedOils #TruthAboutSeedOils #RFKJr #CherieCalbom #IChooseHealth #HealthyEating #AntiInflammatory #CleanEating #NaturalHealth #FoodIndustry #WellnessPodcast #Omega3

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