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Breaking the Oil Spell: The Hidden Costs of Seed Oils in Our Diets

From Health Hazards to Industry Tactics: Reclaiming Our Wellness from the Grip of Processed Oils

Our trust in the food industry is at a breaking point, and it's time we talk about the elephant in the room: seed oils.

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Let's get straight to the point: Big Food has pushed seed oils—canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, and rice bran—into our kitchens and restaurants, but at what cost?

These oils are not just heavily processed; they're bathed in chemicals that should have no place in our bodies.

Here's the hard truth: when these oils are heated, they transform into Frankenstein's monster of trans fats and other nasties, contributing to heart disease, diabetes, and even early death.

The imbalance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is throwing our bodies into chaos, igniting inflammation that leads to a slew of diseases.

And soybean oil? Let's just say it's not your friend, linked to obesity, depression, and more.

Yet, despite all this, not everyone is ready to ditch these oils. Sure, Harvard scientists and others argue they're safe for home use, reducing cholesterol and blood sugar.

But let's be real: when did following the mainstream ever lead to good health?

Let's talk about the real issue here: Big Food and its cronies have turned vegetable oil into a multibillion-dollar empire, with palm oil leading the charge in processed foods and cosmetics.

But the tides are turning. The rise of the oil counterculture shows that we are waking up and demanding better.

Health-conscious eateries and biohackers are leading the charge, rejecting seed oils for healthier alternatives like avocado and olive oils.

The bottom line? People are tired of being guinea pigs for Big Food's experiments. We're voting with our wallets and our forks, choosing real food over lab concoctions.

As debates around food safety rage on, one thing is clear: the seed of doubt has been planted, and for many of us, there's no turning back. It's time to demand transparency, integrity, and food that nourishes—not harms.

Best,
Marko

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