Doctor: I'm Begging Guys to Ditch Seed Oils—And Opt for Whole Food Fats Instead
For better or for worse, the discussion around seed oils has been more rampant than ever.
From RFK Jr. publicly bashing them to nutritionists saying they're not so bad, opinions remain sharply divided. Some say they're harmful; others claim the fear is overblown.
Mark Hyman, M.D., appeared on the Huberman Lab podcast last month where Huberman asked the physician a loaded question: "What's your view on seed oils?"
Hyman let out an audible "oye" before diving in a sigh that hinted at the complexity of the topic.
The real issue isn't just calories or cholesterol. It's how these oils are made, and how far they are from whole food sources, he says
"We should be eating whole food fats as much as possible," Hyman said at one point. "Avocados, coconut, nuts and seeds, omega-3 fats from fish, extra virgin olive oil."
"For me, I wouldn't pick canola oil because I could pick olive oil," Huberman agreed.
That whole food approach contrasts sharply with how seed oils are processed.
The concern with seed oils—like soybean, canola, and corn—isn't just their high omega-6 content. It's also how they're grown, extracted, and refined.
'They spray lots of chemicals on them. Those chemicals get in the oil. They're manufactured in an industrial way," Hyman explained. "So would I want to eat an industrial food product? Probably not."
To stay aligned with this whole food fats approach, reach for extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil instead of canola the next time you're grocery shopping.
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