11/14/2025
Are seed oils really worse than animal fats? The truth is more nuanced than people think.
Industrial seed oils like soybean, canola, and sunflower are loaded with Omega-6 fats. Your body needs some Omega-6s, but today’s processed food diet delivers them in excess, often in an oxidized form that fuels chronic inflammation.
Animal fats like butter and tallow are more heat-stable and less prone to oxidation. But too much saturated fat, especially from processed meats, can impact cholesterol in some individuals.
The real issue isn’t choosing sides, it’s balance.
Limit industrial seed oils, cook with more stable fats, and stick to whole-food sources of both plant and animal fats.
Cut the processed oils, and your body will feel the difference.