More research has come out exploring the importance that diet has on brain health. Oils and fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, however, seed oils, particularly those high in omega-6 fatty acids, are hidden buried in common foods consumed every day. What are seed oils? Are seed oils bad for you? What are the questions I should be asking about seed oils?
Join our host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen in this episode as they break down the research surrounding seed oils and their relationship to cognitive health.
Timestamps:
2:20 Chemical makeup and processing of seed oils
6:00 History of processed alternatives: high fructose corn syrup
7:25 The invention of synthetic fat and seed oils
9:40 Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF)
12:15 The seed oil controversy: nutrients and processing
14:28 UPF, seed oils, and health outcomes
18:45 Abnormal cellular aging
20:15 Increased likelihood of overeating
22:22 Omega-3/Omega-6 fatty acid ratio: relation to brain health
27:55 UPF and dementia risk
28:40 Eating for convenience
31:00 Traditional diets versus UPF diets in health outcomes
34:30 Alternatives to seed oils
38:15 Less Stress Tip
40:05 Fun Food Fact