The great seed oil conspiracy

In this week's nugget we are back to evidence-based myth busting!So, the American dietary guidelines favour olive oil, butter, and beef tallow. And urge caution on seed oils. This isn't the first we've heard of it. Most of us have seen seed oils discussed in the context of ultra processed foods, leading us to wonder whether we should worry about cooking in a bit of sunflower or rapeseed oil. Thank goodness last month brought us a useful paper in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, with the title 'Concerns about the health effects of industrially produced seed oils are without scientific foundation'. Could there be more to say? Not really, but since the attacks on seed oils continue, it's good to unpack this one as a study of how things can get out of hand beyond social media.Full article: Concerns about the health effects of industrially produced seed oils are without scientific foundation: a scoping narrative review of the clinical and observational evidenceIf you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.