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Episode 264: The Truth About Seed Oils with Dr. Cate Shanahan

Cornell-trained biochemist turned family physician Dr. Cate Shanahan is a well-respected authority on the health dangers of seed oils. She calls them the “Hateful 8” and they include: canola, corn, cottonseed soy, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed and rice bran.
Dr. Shanahan shoots down any misconceptions that these oils are health-promoting and, instead, explains the way they contribute to free radical toxicity in the body. This, in turn, leads to effects like: 

  • Uncontrollable hunger

  • Inflammatory fat buildup 

  • Blood sugar swings

  • Disrupted brain energy

  • Intracellular oxidative stress

  • Gut inflammation

Listen into this week’s episode for the truth about seed oils and why you should stick to real fats, the way God made them!

264: The Truth About Seed Oils with Dr. Cate Shanahan

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 Introduction to Nutrition and Fats

07:40 Understanding Fats: Types and Their Effects

11:39 The Inflammatory Nature of Polyunsaturated Fats

21:33 The Toxicity of Seed Oils and Their Production

30:41 The Role of Polyunsaturated Fats in Our Diet

38:39 Changing Body Fat Composition and Its Implications

49:20 The Science Behind Seed Oils and Public Health Claims

58:15 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Thanks for listening! Have a healthy and blessed week!

XOXO,

Chelsea