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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 17 MIN

Seed Oils: Supervillain or Scapegoat

from The 'Sader Digest · host Bradley Shannon, Alex Weld

Send us Fan MailAre seed oils trying to kill you… or just help you crisp your Brussels sprouts? In this solo episode, Brad dives deep into the bottle to unpack why seed oils have gone from heart-healthy hero to internet villain. Is it the omega-6s? The industrial hexane bath? The TikTok fearmongering? Probably all three.We’ll break down the science, the myths, and the real-life kitchen takeaways — like why oxidation matters, how to avoid rancid regret, and when it’s okay to use canola without summoning the ghost of your great-grandmother’s lard.Spoiler: you don’t have to choose between tallow and heart disease. You just need a better oil rotation.

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