In this conversation, Dr. Chris Knobbe discusses his journey from being an ophthalmologist to a public health advocate focusing on the dangers of processed foods and industrial seed oils. He highlights the relationship between the rise in use of seed oils and the increase in chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Dr. Knobbe emphasises the need for a shift in dietary guidelines to eliminate seed oils and promote ancestral diets, arguing that the current reliance on processed foods is detrimental to public health.

In this fascinating conversation, Zoë and Guy Ben Zvi discuss the complexities of omega-6 fatty acids, particularly focusing on seed oils and their impact on health. They discuss the essential fats necessary for human nutrition, the dangers of oxidation in seed oils, and the ongoing debate surrounding their toxicity. Guy emphasizes the importance of understanding the biochemical processes involved in fat metabolism and the role of oxidative stress in chronic diseases.

In this conversation Dr Nina Teicholz and Zoë explore the history and impact of seed oils in our diet. They discuss how seed oils, such as soybean and canola oil, were introduced into the food supply in the early 20th century and became increasingly popular due to their lower cost and the endorsement of health organizations, the influence of industry and other factors that have contributed to the continued promotion of seed oils in dietary guidelines.