Things Worth Noting
Organic tallow fries, made from grass-fed cattle fat, are gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to fast food fries cooked in seed oils. Historically, fries were fried in tallow for crispiness, but concerns about saturated fats led to a shift to seed oils high in omega-6s, which can promote inflammation and chronic diseases like heart […]
McDonald’s fries, made from Russet Burbank potatoes, are a fast food icon, but their “dark truth” involves controversial ingredients and health risks. Grown with pesticides like Monitor, potatoes are blanched with sodium acid pyrophosphate and pre-fried in vegetable oils (canola, corn, soybean) containing omega-6 fatty acids, linked to inflammation. Additives like TBHQ, dimethylpolysiloxane, and natural […]
Seed oils like canola, soybean, and corn oil, high in omega-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid, are linked to chronic inflammation, a driver of heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic issues. These industrial oils, common in processed foods, disrupt the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, promote oxidative stress, and may harm gut health. Replacing seed […]