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Simple Farmhouse Life

Simple Farmhouse Life

325. Seed Oils, Healthy Fats, and Why Nutrition Feels So Confusing | Dr. Cate Shanahan

Jan 20, 2026 · 56m

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If you’ve been trying to eat well but feel stuck sorting through conflicting nutrition advice, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cate Shanahan for a practical conversation about why modern nutrition feels so confusing and how traditional diets offer a simpler framework for long-term health. We talk through how seed oils quietly replaced more nourishing fats in the modern food supply, why they play such a big role in how processed foods impact our health, and how simple fat swaps can make a real difference without changing everything you eat. If you’re looking for clarity, common sense, and realistic steps you can apply in your everyday life, I think you’ll really…