The guest speaker discusses the harmful effects of seed oils, and how the history of misinformation led to the popularity of margarine. He also mentions the trend in using optimization science in nutrition, and faulty research on food scores for health.
Eating real food is a foundational aspect of nutrition and health, and no one has thrived on a highly processed food diet throughout history. However, all the food systems we rely on are currently broken in some way.
The speaker discusses the significance of consuming nutritious whole foods and the recent realization of the spiritual connection with food. The importance of optimizing food consumption and making a conscious effort to be aware of where the food comes from is emphasized.
Seed oils, also known as vegetable oils, are commonly used in cooking and food production, but they may lead to health issues such as heart disease. Many restaurants and food products contain these oils, making it difficult to avoid them completely.