Tag: Industrial seed oils

For over 3.4 million years, archaeological evidence shows early humans were harvesting bone marrow for fat, a dietary staple long before modern industrial fats existed. This historical context prompts the question: what did they use before seed oils became a kitchen fixture in the last century?

According to nutritional studies, the average Western diet has a highly imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ratio, sometimes as high as 20:1, compared to a healthier ancestral ratio closer to 1-4:1. Addressing this imbalance is a key step toward reducing systemic inflammation and improving metabolic health. This guide explains how to get rid of your PUFA intake by identifying and eliminating common dietary sources.

According to research, the typical modern Western diet can have an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio as high as 16:1, far exceeding the healthier, more balanced ratio of 4:1 or lower. Learning how to eliminate PUFA from your diet, especially the problematic, inflammatory omega-6s found in industrial seed oils, is a powerful step toward reclaiming your health. This guide provides practical steps to rebalance your fat intake and prioritize stable, wholesome food sources.