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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 8 MIN

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

from In Good Health · host Kristen Farrah, Greg Johnson, Frances M. Sladek, Sonia P. Deol

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving ObesityThough there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.Guests: Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, RiversideFrances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, RiversideHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.

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