07/01/2025
All of a sudden, everyone’s talking about seed oils. On Instagram, certain influencers claim that these oils—pantry staples such as sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, and canola oil—cause everything from obesity to diabetes, and others in the wellness space have asserted that “the Hateful 8,” as they’re known, are “slowly killing you” and “the most destructive force in the world today.” But before you purge your pantry and start cooking with beef tallow, rest assured: The science simply does not back up these claims. Tap the link to read our expert-backed reality check: bit.ly/3ByZy7O
