Talking to parents about seed oils
Seed oils are having a moment—and not in a good way. From TikTok to wellness blogs, parents are increasingly worried that seed oils are “toxic,” “inflammatory,” or behind everything from ADHD to obesity. As a pediatrician, you may have already fielded questions like: “Should my family avoid seed oils?” or “Is canola oil safe?” While these concerns are often rooted in misinformation, they offer an opportunity to guide families back to the evidence—and to focus on what truly matters in a child’s diet.
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