Plant Proof - Plant Based Nutrition & Inspirational Stories

Are seed oils actually harmful? Or is this just another wellness myth gone viral? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Harris - leading expert on dietary fats - to unpack the science on linoleic acid, an omega-6 fat found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. We explore the rise of seed oil fear-mongering, the truth about inflammation, cholesterol, oxidation, and why outcome data—not mechanisms—should guide our thinking. Omega-6 Fats and Health Overview (00:00) Why the Review Was Updated (01:22) What Is Linoleic Acid? (06:47) Linoleic Intake Over Time & Health Links (12:45) Research Methods and Key Evidence (16:25) Omega-6 and Inflammation Explained (41:00) Common Myths About Seed Oils (44:37) The Oxidation Concern with Seed Oils (49:20) Omega-6 vs Omega-3: The Real Story (53:39) Blood Sugar, Insulin & Linoleic Acid (01:03:48) Heart Health and Linoleic Benefits (01:05:44) Cancer Risk and Seed Oils (01:13:49) Public Health and Future Research (01:16:55) How to Use Vegetable Oils Wisely (01