Seed oils such as soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed oil are rich in linoleic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fat. While small amounts are necessary, modern diets contain excessive amounts through processed foods and restaurant cooking. Linoleic acid is highly susceptible to oxidation and can contribute to oxidative stress, inflammation, and omega-3/omega-6 imbalance. At Comfort Keto, we choose minimally processed oils that are stable and have stood the test of

Canola oil, made from rapeseed, was rebranded in Canada to distance it from its toxic origins. High in omega-6, it contributes to inflammation when not balanced with omega-3s. A healthy fat intake includes a mix of omega-3, omega-6, saturated, and monounsaturated fats. To lower inflammation and disease risk, reduce omega-6 oils (like canola, soybean) and increase omega-3s from fish, flax, chia, walnuts, and grass-fed meats. Choose cooking oils like olive, avocado, butter, or

Industrial seed oils such as soybean, canola, corn, cottonseed, and safflower oils are modern industrial products created through extraction, refining, bleaching, and deodorizing processes. Once promoted as "heart healthy" alternatives to traditional fats, they have become dominant throughout the food supply. Discover how these oils are made, where they hide, and why many people are returning to traditional, minimally processed fats.

A new study suggests vegetarians are about twice as likely to experience depression as meat-eaters. Contributing factors may include not just nutrition, but social isolation, guilt over animal welfare, and demographic trends. Depression may also lead some people to adopt vegetarianism rather than result from it.