Seed Oils Debate

The claim that industrial seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower, corn) are a primary driver of chronic disease has exploded on social media, with influencers urging followers to eliminate them. Mainstream nutrition science considers most seed oils heart-healthy in moderation. The debate mirrors earlier fat wars (butter vs. margarine) and has become entangled with ancestral eating movements, anti-establishment health politics, and distrust of food industry science. "Avoid seed oils" has become both dietary advice and cultural signifier.