I have always cooked with seed oils and have been seeing contradictory information about whether they’re good or bad. Food science is something I don’t quite understand so please, explain it like I’m five.
edit: thank you for everyone’s responses. I will continue life as normal and cook with my seed oils
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They tend to have a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio, which, in theory, is pro-inflammatory, potentially leading to disorders related to excess inflammation like GI problems, metabolic disorders, and cancer. I personally think you’re much better off eating nuts and seeds that contain these oils than you are eating ultra processed foods and excess sugars and starches, but what do I know. No matter what the studies show on healthy vs unhealthy diets, one theme continues to remain consistent: balance is key.
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