240 Why “Heart-Healthy” Oils May Be Hurting Your Brain and Hormones with Cherie Calbom

Seed oils are everywhere — in restaurants, packaged foods, and even the “healthy” products many women rely on. But what if the oils we were told were heart-healthy are actually contributing to inflammation, hormone imbalance, fatigue, and cognitive decline?

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by globally recognized nutrition expert Cherie Calbom, often called The Juice Lady. With more than 3.5 million books sold worldwide and decades of experience helping people reclaim their health, Cherie shares what she uncovered while researching her newest book, The Truth About Seed Oils.

We dive into the real story behind seed oils, how they became dominant in the modern diet after World War II, and why so many of us are now struggling with inflammation, brain fog, anxiety, and chronic health issues.

This episode will change the way you look at food labels, cooking oils, and what “healthy fats” really mean.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

✨ What seed oils actually are — and how they differ from what we commonly call “vegetable oils”
✨ The massive shift in the North American diet after World War II and what changed
✨ Why saturated fat and cholesterol were blamed for heart disease despite limited evidence
✨ Which seed oils to be most cautious about and why they’re so widely used
✨ The science behind oxidation and why industrial seed oils break down so easily
✨ The omega-6 vs. omega-3 imbalance in the modern diet (and whether we really need omega-6 fats)
✨ Which oils and fats are better choices for cooking and everyday food prep
✨ Whether any seed oils can actually be beneficial
✨ The marketing of highly processed foods — and why this is not just a health issue, but a moral and even spiritual one
✨ The connection between seed oils and cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s, and dementia
✨ Research linking diet, seed oils, anxiety, depression, and mental health
✨ Practical first steps to reduce seed oils without feeling overwhelmed
✨ Can the body repair itself after years of consuming seed oils?
✨ Why smoke point matters more than most people realize
✨ And the empowering reminder that you are the CEO of your health — change is always possible through your daily choices 💛

About My Guest

Celebrated globally as The Juice Lady, Cherie Calbom is a trailblazer in whole-food nutrition and the juicing revolution. She holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition and has authored 36 books that have collectively sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. Her global bestseller Juicing for Life alone has helped more than 2 million readers reclaim their health and energy.

Cherie has received two lifetime achievement awards, served on the Board of Regents at Bastyr University, and advised leaders ranging from George Foreman to members of the Royal Family of the UAE. Her newest book, The Truth About Seed Oils, uncovers how the “heart-healthy” myth may have contributed to chronic illness — and how real fats can support healing.

Her passion for wellness is deeply personal. After losing her mother to breast cancer at the age of six, Cherie dedicated her life to helping others prevent disease and reclaim vibrant health through nourishing whole foods.

Links & Resources

Website: www.juiceladyinfo.com 
Book: The Truth About Seed Oils

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