This Is Why You Should Avoid Seed Oils with Jeff Nobbs

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 10 a.m.

b'This episode is brought to you by WHOOP and Rupa Health.\\nVegetable oils are a hot topic in the wellness world. Some believe they\\u2019re a heart-healthy alternative to saturated fats, while others claim their impact is far worse for our overall health than we initially thought. If you\\u2019re confused about seed oils, this episode is for you.\\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Jeff Nobbs to discuss the top seed oils consumed today and why they are so problematic for cardiometabolic health. \\nJeff Nobbs is the cofounder and CEO of Zero Acre Farms, a food company replacing destructive vegetable oils with a healthier, more sustainable option. With over 15 years of experience in health and nutrition, Jeff has cofounded several start-ups to offer better-quality ingredients and nutrition-forward foods to people and communities, including the fast-casual restaurant chain Kitava. \\nIn this episode, Dhru and Jeff dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\\n-Why seed oils aren\\u2019t as good for us as we initially thought (0:32 / 0:32)\\n-The impact of seed oils on the body (2:34 / 2:34)\\n-How to test your omega-6 blood levels (10:38 / 8:08)\\n-The history of seed oils and how they\\u2019ve become so pervasive (12:16 / 9:59)\\n-Why trans fats were \\u201cbanned\\u201d from commercial production (20:06 / 18:40)\\n-Observational research and the argument for seed oils (30:01 / 27:07)\\n-Randomized controlled trials and the argument against seed oils (41:13 / 36:35)\\n-Jeff\\u2019s story and how he became involved with seed oils (52:40 / 50:25)\\n-The top seed oils consumed in restaurants and ultra-processed foods (59:20 / 57:04)\\n-The downsides of fear-mongering seed oils in mainstream media (1:13:05 / 1:09:16)\\n-The adulteration of olive oil and avocado oil and why it\\u2019s a problem (1:22:50 / 1:20:32)\\n-Jeff\\u2019s thoughts on high-oleic oil (1:33:20 / 1:31:05)\\n-About Zero Acre Farms\\u2019 mission and their cultured oil\\u2019s flavor, calorie density, and environmental impact (1:38:32 / 1:36:12)\\n-The top dietary principles Jeff follows to keep himself healthy (1:58:42 / 1:56:21)\\n-The top lifestyle principles Jeff follows to keep himself healthy (2:04:08 / 2:01:50)\\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\\n-Dietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: randomized controlled trial\\n-McDonald\\u2019s Broke My Heart - Malcolm Gladwell\\n-The Minnesota Coronary Heart Experiment\\n-Zero Acre Cultured Oil\\n-Zero Acre Farms Blog\\nFor more on Zero Acre, follow them on Instagram @zeroacrefarms and Twitter @zeroacrefarms.\\xa0\\xa0\\nWHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get your first month free.\\nAccess more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'