Vegetable oils: Friend or foe? | Dr. Cate Shanahan

Vegetable oils are sometimes referred to as seed oils because they come from the seeds of plants. The most commonly used include corn, soybean, canola, palm, peanut, safflower, and sunflower oil. They are widely touted as an alternative to butter, but Dr. Cate Shanahan, a physician-scientist, challenges the notion that these oils are a heart-healthy, pro-aging option.

Navigating the dietary landscape can be a daunting task, with mixed messages creating widespread confusion. The inclusion of vegetable oils in our diet is a controversial and disputed topic. This interview presents the argument against their use. We will explore alternative views in future episodes.

In her latest book, Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back, Dr. Shanahan identifies what she calls the "Hateful Eight" - oils used in cooking that she says are "the root cause of inflammatory disease" and "sugar cravings for most people".

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and dietary confusions
01:39 The genesis of ‘Dark Calories.’ Dr. Shanahan outlines the historical context and what she sees as the pervasive nature of vegetable oils in modern diets.
02:55 Dr. Shanahan's experience - from biochemistry to medicine
07:20 What are vegetable oils and why does Dr. Shanahan believes they are detrimental to health?
09:17 What are the "Hateful Eight" and why? The "most toxic thing that's ever been called food?"
19:15 If they are so bad, why don't we hear more about the apparent dangers of vegetable oils?
29:49 What about other ways to cook, utilizing different oils and choosing restaurants when eating out?
32:37 Addressing skeptics
35:48 Identifying oils Dr. Shanahan believes are beneficial: butter, olive oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, and sesame oil, among others.

Read: Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back
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