Did you know about 30% of your calories come from seed oils?
Check out this interview with Dr. Chris Knobbe about his fascinating research on seed oils.
0:00 Welcome, Dr. Chris Knobbe!
0:18 Seed oils vs. sugar
4:44 Diabetes and seed oils
12:36 Seed oils and nutritional deficiencies
14:12 The history of seed oils
17:49 Seed oils and junk food
25:44 How to eliminate seed oils from your diet
27:13 Corn oil and dent corn
30:06 The cost of healthy food
Dr. Knobbe is an ophthalmologist who has been working on seed oil research for the past 13 years. His research investigates industrial seed oils and their connection to obesity, diabetes, and almost all chronic diseases that plague us today.
Sugar consumption levels did not change much between 1922 and 1987; however, obesity increased by 600%! During this timeframe, vegetable oil consumption went from 78 calories per person per day to 497 calories, respectively! Today, the average American gets around ⅓ of their calories from seed oils.
How do seed oils contribute to diabetes?
Simply put, seed oils drive mitochondrial dysfunction, inhibiting the body's ability to burn fuel properly. Seed oils are rich in omega-6 fatty acids that accumulate in our body fat, cell membranes, and mitochondrial membranes. These polyunsaturated fats cause oxidation and inflammation in the body. They are also nutrient deficient. When you consume foods that lack nutrients like seed oils or sugar, your body has to pull from nutrient reserves, creating deficiencies.
Cottonseed oil was the first seed oil introduced into the food supply. It was initially manufactured as machine oil and lamp oil. It was also used as fertilizer and cattle feed. The goal was to make money and outsell butter and lard, and the manufacturers were very successful. Today, the leading vegetable oil is soybean oil!
By 2010, the average American consumed 80 grams of seed oils daily. Today, the average American gets around ⅓ of their calories from seed oils.
One of the easiest ways to eliminate seed oils from your diet is to stop purchasing food with a label! Focus on whole foods like meat, eggs, dairy, and produce, and avoid processed foods.
Disclaimer:
This video presented by Dr. Berg is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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