Are Seed Oils Bad For You?

For years, social media influencers and authors of fad diets have been pushing the idea that seed oils are harmful to our health. It should be no surprise that there is not a whole lot of science behind these claims.

Seed oils, such as canola, soybean, sunflower and corn oil have been shown to be quite healthy in the research literature. They contain healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. They are nutrition powerhouses.

The fats in these oils include omega 6 polyunsaturated fat, omega 3 polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. These oils have been shown in the research literature to have a beneficial impact on blood lipids, inflammation, glucose and insulin levels. 

Ignore the influencers and feel free to include seed oils in your diet often.