The “Healthy” Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead) | 498

Are the “healthy” oils in your pantry actually fueling inflammation? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through something that completely changed the way I look at food labels. Many of the oils we’ve been told are heart-healthy or harmless may actually be contributing to chronic inflammation, blood sugar swings, and gut irritation. I’ll explain: • Why seed oils can be so inflammatory • What omega-6 vs omega-3 balance really means • The oils I personally avoid • The traditional fats I use instead • How to quickly spot red flags on ingredient labels This isn’t about fear or perfection. It’s about understanding patterns and making simple, informed choices that support long-term health. Learn more at the blog post that accompanies this episode here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/inflammatory-oils/ Join the Whole Health Reset Challenge here: https://melissaknorris.com/the-whole-health-reset/ If you haven’t watched the two episodes that led up to this one, I highly recommend starting there: - Chronic Inflammation: Why It Happens & What to Do About It https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/chronic-inflammation/ - When Your Health Forces You to Stop (and What to Do Next) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/when-your-health-forces-you-to-stop/ Let me know in the comments — what oil are you switching out first? Thank you to Azure Standard for sponsoring this episode. I trust them for high-quality, minimally processed oils and pantry staples (many stored in glass). If you want to source better fats for your own kitchen, you can explore their selection here (if you're brand new to Azure Standard, be sure to use coupon code "Melissa15" for 15% off your first order of $100 or more!): https://azstandard.com/melissaknorris ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #