7 Reasons to Ditch Seed Oils - for Good!
Seed Oils and the Damage They Create
At LIFEstrength Health Center, we’re passionate about equipping families with the tools to live vibrant, naturally healthy lives, free from being depended on medications, supplements or doctors. That’s why we’re shining a light on one of the most overlooked threats to your well-being hiding in plain sight: industrial seed oils.
Yes, you’ve probably heard seed oils aren’t great—but understanding why they’re harmful is the key to making empowered, lasting changes for your entire family’s health.
Which oils are we talking about?
Before we break it down, the most common types of seed oils that you’ll come across include soybean, canola, sunflower, safflower, corn, peanut and cottonseed. Some of the oils that are a bit in the “gray” area and are dependent on how the seed is processed into an oil include flax seed, hemp seed, rice bran, grapeseed.
1. Seed Oils Are Anything but Natural
Unlike traditional fats like olive oil, butter, or coconut oil, seed oils are industrial creations. Just over a century ago, these oils were used to grease machinery—not nourish the body. To get just a few tablespoons, you’d have to press thousands of seeds—something no one in history would’ve done naturally.
2. They’re Hidden in Almost Everything
From restaurant fryers to salad dressings, seed oils have become the default cooking fat. Their use has skyrocketed in the past century, and today, the average American consumes up to 10 tablespoons per day! Even “health food” snacks and protein bars often sneak them in. This spike in consumption has ushered in a spike in chronic diseases due to the accumulation of these rancid fats like heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune issues.
3. They Linger in Your Body for Years
These oils are high in linoleic acid, an unstable omega-6 fat that our bodies store in fat tissue and take years to break down. This throws off our essential omega-6 to omega-3 balance—often pushing it to inflammatory levels like 20:1 instead of the healthy 1:1 ratio our ancestors enjoyed. Chronic inflammation is linked to literally every disease process.
4. They’re Chemically Unstable—and Dangerous
Seed oils are polyunsaturated, which makes them highly reactive to heat and light. When cooked (think: fries, chips, and takeout), they oxidize and break down into toxic byproducts like OXLAMs. These compounds are directly linked to cellular damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and metabolic breakdown. Feel like you’re never getting enough sleep and just exhausted? Maybe it’s the inflammation that your body can’t clear due to the seed oils.
5. They Contribute to Chronic Disease
Emerging research shows that seed oil consumption is tied to nearly every modern chronic illness—from obesity and heart disease to autoimmune conditions and even neurological issues. One animal study revealed that soybean oil altered genes linked to anxiety, depression, and dementia. Human data continues to show links to cancer, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction.
6. They Contain Toxic Additives
Because these oils oxidize so easily, manufacturers add chemical preservatives like BHA, BHT, and TBHQ—all shown to be potentially carcinogenic. When heated, they release aldehydes at levels 100–200x higher than WHO’s safety guidelines. These are not substances you want circulating through you or your child’s body. Is your little one struggling with ADD / ADHD? Maybe it’s the chronic inflammation constantly irritating and aggrivating their neurological tissue.
7. They Hijack Your Brain and Cravings
Seed oils stimulate endocannabinoids—yes, like the compounds in cannabis—which disrupt your satiety signals and make you crave more processed food. It creates a vicious cycle of addiction and overeating, not because of willpower, but because of biochemical sabotage.
What This Means for You and Your Family
Removing seed oils from your diet isn’t a fad. It’s a foundational move toward long-term vitality. By eliminating these harmful fats, you’re supporting your immune system, calming inflammation, protecting your brain, and giving your body the real fuel it needs to thrive.
Imagine a life with more energy, clearer thinking, fewer aches, and less risk of chronic disease—not just for you, but for your kids, too. Cutting the seed oils is agreat place to start!
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Let’s take back your health—one meal at a time.
Have questions? Ready to detox your kitchen? Come see us at LIFEstrength Health Center or email Staff@LIFEstrengthHealthCenter.com.
God Bless You,
Dr. Cade, Coach Cason & the LIFEstrength Team