The Truth About Seed Oils (and the Best Fats to Eat) | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 245 w/ Sherry Calbom

In episode 245 of the Healthy Real Food podcast, Erin interviews nutrition expert and author Sherry Calbom about industrial seed oils and why they may contribute to inflammation, weight gain, brain fog, hormone disruption, and cravings. Calbom defines common seed oils to avoid (including canola/rapeseed, grapeseed, corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, peanut, rice bran, and cottonseed) and shares preferred alternatives such as olive, avocado, and coconut oils, plus butter, ghee, and tallow. She explains how processing methods and omega-6 imbalance may drive oxidative stress and inflammation, affecting metabolism, insulin resistance, and even brain health. The conversation emphasizes reading labels, making simple pantry swaps, choosing better options when eating out, and using tools like the Seed Oil Scout app, and highlights Calbom’s book The Truth About Seed Oils.

00:00 Seed Oils Warning

02:10 Meet Sherry Calbom

04:57 Weight Gain and Inflammation

07:47 Which Oils to Avoid

09:04 Healthy Fats to Choose

11:06 Low Fat Diet Fallout

13:51 Hormones and Insulin Resistance

16:10 Why Seed Oils Harm

22:12 Cell Membranes and Brain Health

25:20 Healing Through Real Food

30:04 Simple Swaps and Eating Out

33:46 Purpose and Next Steps

34:24 Book and Where to Follow

35:25 Final Thanks and Wrap

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