Latest news with #seedOils
Entrepreneur
08-07-2025
- Health
- Entrepreneur
Starbucks Wants to Remove Seed Oils From Egg Bites
The coffee giant is also launching a new egg bite made with avocado oil. Canola oil, a seed oil made by crushing canola seeds, is used in several Starbucks food items in the U.S., from the popular egg white and roasted red pepper bites to its sandwiches. But that may soon change. Bloomberg is reporting that the coffeehouse is exploring how to remove seed oils, including canola, from its lineup. A Starbucks spokesperson told the outlet that the company is also adding a new egg bite option to its menu made with avocado oil. Related: Starbucks Is Hiring a 'Global Content Creator' to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures Last month, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol met with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to discuss health and the company's menu. Seed oils are a top talking point for Kennedy, which he says are ultra-processed and linked to chronic diseases. His administration suggests using beef tallow, or rendered beef fat, instead of seed oils. Salad chain Sweetgreen and burger chain Steak 'n Shake have already made the switch. "We have made a commitment to remove seed oils from our restaurants," Steak 'n Shake wrote on its website. "Our fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are now cooked in 100% beef tallow in our restaurants." Yesterday, I met with @Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who shared the company's plans to further MAHA its menu. I was pleased to learn that Starbucks' food and beverages already avoid artificial dyes, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and other… — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) June 18, 2025 Still, scientists say seed oils are safe for consumption in moderation, and the FDA says that when substituted for fats or oils high in saturated fat, like beef tallow, using canola oil may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. There have also been a number of analyses that indicate seed oils do not impact inflammation, Bloomberg notes. Related: It's Pay-to-Stay at Starbucks as the Coffeehouse Reverses Open Door Policy
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Controversial ‘unhealthy' food can actually prevent heart disease and Type 2 diabetes: study
Has everything we know gone to seed? For years, wellness influencers and nutrition gurus have waged war on a common cooking oil, treating it like a toxic product better suited among your cleaning supplies than your kitchen gear. But a new study — presented at this year's annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition — has planted a seed of doubt in this well-trodden conviction. The findings suggest that people with high levels of linoleic acid actually have a lower risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, thanks to reduced inflammation. Since linoleic acid is found in seed oils — which are derived from the seed of a plant, such as sunflower, canola and sesame — this association seemingly tramples the widespread belief they are 'bad' for you. 'There has been increasing attention on seed oils, with some claiming these oils promote inflammation and raise cardiometabolic risk,' Kevin C. Maki, adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, said in a statement. 'Our study, based on almost 1,900 people, found that higher linoleic acid in blood plasma was associated with lower levels of biomarkers of cardiometabolic risk, including those related to inflammation.' While these results align with previous research, this study was based on bloodwork, meaning that it makes a stronger argument than observational evidence. 'Although other studies have assessed relationships between linoleic acid and cardiometabolic risk factors, our study used objective biomarkers rather than diet records or food frequency questionnaires to assess linoleic acid intake,' said Maki. 'We also measured a range of markers of inflammation and indicators of glucose metabolism.' He noted they tested for other inflammation biomarkers and consistently found that 'people with higher levels of linoleic acid in their blood tended to have a healthier overall risk profile for heart disease and diabetes.' Experts, meanwhile, are increasingly chiming in to say that seed oils aren't as unhealthy as some might have you think. 'Seed oils are objectively quite healthy, in that they're typically low in saturated fats,' said Kerry Beeson, a nutritional therapist at Prep Kitchen. 'There is some concern over the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in these oils, with much higher levels of omega-6 present, potentially connected to inflammation,' Beeson previously told reporters. 'However, there is no strong evidence that high levels of omega-6 are associated with disease.' Still, since seed oils are already so widespread in what we consume — from processed food to dressing to takeout — Beeson can see the argument for opting for something else in the kitchen. 'Aim to eat a wide variety of healthy fats in your diet, avoid eating lots of processed foods, don't rely too heavily on seed oils in cooking — try incorporating other oils like coconut and olive oil — and eat plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, from oily fish, flaxseeds, chia seeds or walnuts,' she said.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dietitian Shares The 1 Cooking Oil Rule They Follow For A Healthy Heart
Some people worry that seed oils (like sunflower, peanut, and soybean oil) are bad for us because they contain an omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid). But this, experts claim, does not actually cause the inflammation it's accused of creating. Kerry Beeson, a qualified nutritional therapist at Prep Kitchen, previously told HuffPost UK: 'Seed oils are objectively quite healthy, in that they're typically low in saturated fats.' Writing for UC Davis Health, cardiovascular dietitian Margie Junker, who focuses on how our diets affect heart health, shared that she loved flax and peanut oil. 'Liquid plant oils are rich in unsaturated fats, which reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and heart disease risk,' she said. But, she added, she avoids one particular type of fat for cooking. 'I stay away from fats that are hard at room temperature, such as bacon grease, shortening and margarine,' she told the university. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, most cooking fats are higher in saturated fats. 'Too much fat in your diet, especially saturated fats, can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease,' the NHS added. Other solid cooking fats include ghee, lard, and butter. 'I also avoid tropical oils (coconut, palm, and palm kernel), animal fats (butter and lard), and partially hydrogenated fats,' Junker shared. Coconut oil has some of the highest saturated fat levels of all common cooking oils (86% to butter's 52%). So, while Junker said she 'occasionally' adds coconut oil or butter to a dish for flavour, she chooses not to cook with them. The British Heart Foundation recommends rapeseed oil as their best pick alongside olive oil, while Junker likes avocado oil most. But though some oils and fats are higher in saturated fats than others, fats of any kind should not make up more than 35% of our diet. 'Current UK government guidelines advise cutting down on all fats and replacing saturated fat with some unsaturated fat,' the NHS shared. Combining lower-saturated fats with moderation is key to better heart health. Are Seed Oils Really Bad For You? I Asked A Nutritional Therapist The Only 3 Cooking Oils Mary Berry Says We Need Sorry, Your Essential Oils Are Essentially Useless
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Experts reveal the truth about seed oils
Influencers and some public figures claim seed oils are harmful, linking them to inflammation, obesity, and diabetes due to their Omega-6 content. Nutritionists and dietitians dispute these claims, asserting that seed oils are healthy and a valuable source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. A study in JAMA Internal Medicine indicated that higher consumption of plant oils, including seed oils, was associated with a reduced risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease. Experts clarify that health concerns often attributed to seed oils in processed foods are more accurately due to the combination of high saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar in those products. They advise focusing on replacing saturated fats like butter with unsaturated fats found in seed oils to improve health outcomes, as Omega-6 is not inherently inflammatory and is essential.
Wall Street Journal
18-06-2025
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
Avoiding Seed Oils? Here, the Best Alternatives to Buy
America loves a dietary villain: saturated fat, salt, carbs, sugar and now, seed oils. That's right: The seemingly innocuous vegetable, canola, sunflower, safflower and grapeseed oils that have long stocked our pantries are moving up the list of public-health enemies. According to consumer insight firm Tastewise, 62% of consumers say they are avoiding canola and vegetable oils. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called seed oils 'one of the worst things you can eat.' Many nutritionists disagree, but that has not stopped restaurants and food companies from offering alternatives.
