252: What's Really in Your Pantry? Understanding Seed Oils
About this episode
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding seed oils and offers practical tips for reducing their consumption.
Today, we’re diving into one of the most heated debates in functional medicine right now. We’re talking about the vegetable and seed oils that you likely have in your kitchen cabinet. Your grandmother cooked with them, and the American Heart Association has promoted them as “heart-healthy” for decades. Yet some experts are now saying that they are slowly poisoning an entire generation. Practical tips for reducing your seed oil consumption: Replace your cooking oil with a more stable alternative Check the labels on everyday foods for seed oils Cut back on processed foods Be mindful when eating out Don’t aim for perfection—focus on reducing the main sources first Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity. A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an…
Topics covered
- seed oils
- functional medicine
- nutrition
- health
- cooking
- processed foods
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