E.206 Why the Internet Is Wrong About Seed Oils with Dr Sarah Berry

In My Kitchen this week, I'm joined by leading nutrition scientist Dr Sarah Berry to unpack one of the most controversial topics in nutrition right now: seed oils.

Like many people, I'd come to believe that seed oils were highly inflammatory, harmful to our health, and something we should be avoiding. But after sitting down with Dr Sarah Berry and hearing the evidence, I realised I had been misled.

Drawing on decades of research, peer-reviewed studies and her expertise in nutritional science, Dr Sarah Berry explains why the claims circulating online about seed oils often don't stand up to scrutiny. We explore what the science actually says, whether seed oils are linked to inflammation and disease, and why so much misinformation has spread across social media.

We also discuss which oils are best to cook with, how to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice, and why the anti-seed-oil movement has become so influential, particularly in the US, where some restaurants now proudly advertise themselves as "seed oil free".

This episode is a powerful reminder that not everything we see online is backed by evidence, and that questioning health claims is more important than ever.

If you've ever wondered whether seed oils are really as bad as they're made out to be, this conversation might just change your mind.

Topics discussed:

• Instagram tells us Seed Oils are bad and inflammatory - is this true?
• Are their good and bad oils
• Why have seed oils received such a bad reputation
• Why are influencers spreading misinformation online
• What is a cold-pressed oil and is this good or bad?
• What should we be looking out for on the back of packaging which would indicate whether the food is good or bad for us?
• Fat doesn't make you fat, why we should be adding fat to our diets
• How changing your snacks can help you lose weight
• It's not just what you eat but how you eat and when you eat

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