Let me start off by telling you, I’m sorry. I am someone who wrote 3 books and who knows how many social posts and words here on this site related to “the potential harm of Omega 6 fatty acids”. So, I’ll be the first to tell you: science proved me wrong. I want to share with you the truth about how I was participating in the toxic wellness culture that cherry picks information to create fear around food. While I now realize this is all related to Diet Culture, Disordered Eating, Orthorexia, and Healthism, it took a lot of science-based research to help me move from conspiracy-belief to true facts. Let’s look at some of that strong science. How and why did we start thinking Omega 6 fatty acids were health hazards? Yes, high heat absolutely can oxidize plant oils, but to avoid them in foods I buy from stores and demonize it in general is more problematic to my well being from stress and anxiety than anything that could be gained. And, it might surprise you to learn that the largest and most impressive scientific studies on the topic show the opposite of being a health hazard. Plant oils […]
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