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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are Seed Oils Really Bad For You? I Asked A Nutritional Therapist
Those who like to stick to a Mediterranean-style diet will have already heard about the beneficial polyphenols in fresh, high-quality olive oil (though these degrade faster than you might think). But depending on which corner of social media you inhabit, you might have seen quite a lot of claims about the 'bad' effects of seed oils on your health, too. Some people argue that an omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid) in seed oils, including canola, sunflower, soybean, grapeseed, safflower, and peanut oil, contributes to inflammation in the body. But some research says that the ingredient, which is found in 'virtually all commonly consumed foods,' does not seem to alter the arachidonic acid levels people suspect it of raising (blamed, arguably inaccurately in this case, for inflammation). Harvard writes that not only does linoleic acid create less arachidonic acid than you may think, but that the supposedly inflammatory acid may be misunderstood; the body turns it into molecules that calm inflammation and fight blood clots, too. So, I was pleased to hear from Kerry Beeson, a qualified nutritional therapist at Prep Kitchen, about her thoughts on the topic. 'Seed oils are objectively quite healthy, in that they're typically low in saturated fats,' the expert shared. They 'contain beneficial nutrients like antioxidants, linolenic acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid), and some contain small amounts of omega-3,' Beeson added. 'We don't make these fats in the body, so we must obtain them from our diet.' The NHS says that omega-6s, which people say are to blame for inflammation, contain polyunsaturated fats which can help to lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol. While the seed oils are often present in processed foods, which tend to provide little nutritional benefit thanks to high levels of salt and, typically, less fibre and protein, this is not due to the oil in and of itself (though too much fat may be included in some of these products). Some worry that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3s in our diet, which has shifted towards most of us eating more omega-6s without healthy omega-3s to balance them, gets thrown off further by the consumption of seed oils. But Beeson, the American Heart Association, and Massachusetts General Hospital agree that we don't yet know for sure what an ideal ratio is. And the expert says that eating more omega-3s, which experts agree the majority of us are lacking, is as simple as eating 'oily fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds, or walnuts.' As Harvard Health wrote, 'To improve the ratio of omega-3 fats to omega-6 fats, eat more omega-3s, not fewer omega-6s.' The NHS says that fats (found in all oils, butters, and ghee) are bad for us when eaten in excess. 'Too much fat in your diet, especially saturated fats, can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease,' they shared. But coconut oil has some of the highest saturated fat levels of all common cooking oils (86% to butter's 52%), while the British Heart Foundation recommends a seed oil (rapeseed) as their best pick alongside olive oil. With that said, fats of any kind should not make up more than 35% of our diet. As Benson wrote, we should 'aim to eat a wide variety of healthy fats in your diet [and] avoid eating lots of processed foods.' Eating enough fruit, vegetables, and oily fish (or other sources of omega-3) will go far, the British Heart Foundation says. New Study Finds The Exact Age Bad Health Habits Catch Up To You Running Got Me Out Of The Worst Mental Health Dip Of My Life – Here's How I Started From Zero 'Fart Walks' May Be The Secret To Healthy Ageing, Doctor Says
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Galahad Risk to address cyber risk with CyberCube tech
Specialist brokerage Galahad Risk Solutions is set to integrate CyberCube's Broking Manager and Prep Module solutions into its service offerings. This move is aimed at enhancing the brokerage's capabilities in quantifying and visualising the financial impact of cyber incidents for its clients. Founded by Beeson, Galahad Risk operates as a specialist insurance broker with a focus on bridging the divide between cybersecurity and insurance. It assists companies in identifying cyber vulnerabilities, improving security measures and obtaining customised insurance protection. The collaboration is focused on helping small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle market organisations better understand and manage their cyber risk exposures. CyberCube's Broking Manager is a cyber risk analytics platform tailored for insurance brokers, facilitating client reporting and loss modelling. Additionally, the partnership will leverage CyberCube's Prep Module, which is designed to pinpoint potential cyber threats prior to the commencement of the insurance placement or renewal processes. Galahad Risk Solutions CEO Ben Beeson said: "SME and middle market companies face increasing cyber threats but often lack the tools and resources to understand their financial exposure. CyberCube's analytics capabilities will be invaluable in helping us bridge that gap and support our clients with clear, data-driven insights." CyberCube broker partnerships head Nate Brink stated: "We are excited to be a part of Galahad's growth journey and to support Ben's vision of bringing cyber expertise to a broader segment of the market. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to helping brokers deliver real value to their clients through data-driven insights and education." Last month, MAPFRE RE, part of the MAPFRE Group, reached a three-year agreement to license CyberCube's solutions including its cyber accumulation model. CyberCube, established in 2015, provides software-as-a-service cyber risk analytics platforms and caters to a global clientele of more than 100 insurance entities. "Galahad Risk to address cyber risk with CyberCube tech " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How one local sawmill is already feeling the effects of new tariffs
FLAT TOP, WV (WVNS) — With President Trump's tariffs on lumber being exported and imported to and from the country now in effect, many may be wondering how our sawmills here in the states are faring. How local cattle farmers feel about the new tariffs On April 5, President Trump imposed a minimum 10-percent tariff on all countries that the United State has trade agreements with. According to The White House's official website, another individualized tax will be imposed on the countries the United States has the highest trade deficits with. That will take effect on April 9th. Even before another tax is added, our local sawmills are already feeling the effects of the tariffs. John Beeson, Procurement Forester for Meador Wood Products in Flat Top, said it's going to be rough for local sawmills for a while. 'Well, there's already orders being cancelled for lumber that's being shipped overseas, of course. But it also effects stuff that's here domestically just because it's just a ripple effect. I mean, and it's gonna be painful for a little while until we work through it,' said Beeson. Beeson said his company has lumber on ships right now. This lumber was previously heading to other countries but is now just floating on the open ocean until it's decided who will pay the tariff – the sawmill or whoever ordered the lumber. He said the major products his company exports are West Virginia hardwoods, such as red and white oak. Beeson said the tariffs will result in exports being worth less than previous years. For example, if a company overseas orders lumber that would normally be priced for a thousand dollars, then the overseas company will only want to pay eight hundred dollars for the lumber so that the remaining money can be used for the tariff. Beeson said, in his opinion, this could be a good thing in the long run. 'We shouldn't be exporting or importing as much as we are. Exporting's okay, but we shouldn't be exporting logs and lumber. We should be using it here and getting more products out of it, then shipping it. We're not the end users, and that's the biggest thing. And that's what he's, in theory that's what we're trying to do, or Trump's trying to do.' said Beeson. More than $20 million in FEMA Disaster Assistance approved in West Virginia Beeson said we're shipping logs and lumber to other countries who then turn them into value-added products and turn around and export those products back to the United States for a larger profit. He hopes the new tariffs will encourage the country to use the raw goods they have, such as logs and lumber, by turning them into specialty products and then shipping them to other countries to create a larger profit margin here at home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
