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Aug 6, 2026 24 min

The Truth About Seed Oils

from The Happy Eating Podcast Hosted by Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD

In the health and nutrition space, seed oils are a hot and controversial topic. Some say they’re toxic and harmful to our health. Others say they’re the heart-healthier choice. And the confusion grows from there. In today’s episode, we explain the controversy, explore why seed oils are villainized, what about them is problematic and share which cooking oils we use at home. Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website! https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts: Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message! [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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In the health and nutrition space, seed oils are a hot and controversial topic. Some say they’re toxic and harmful to our health. Others say they’re the heart-healthier choice. And the confusion grows from there. In today’s episode, we explain the controversy, explore why seed oils are villainized, what about them is problematic and share which cooking oils we use at home.

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