"Seed oils" – a catchy description coined by internet influencers, wellness gurus and some politicians to refer to common cooking oils, have become a target of dietary concern for many Americans.

On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” wellness guru and biohacker Gary Brecka didn’t mince words in a rant against seed oils, warning that every time you cook with one ...

As a result of this negative attention on seed oils, Sweetgreen and Steak n’ Shake have vowed to remove seed oils from menu items. Advertisement Advertisement However, seed-oil consumption is ...

Vegetable and seed oils that had largely been used for industrial purposes — such as soaps, machinery fuel and candles — started to be widely promoted as heart-healthy alternatives to animal fats.