The article critiques the MAHA wellness movement's obsession with seed oils, labeling it as similar to other wellness trends. It highlights the fervent anti-seed oil sentiment that has gained momentum on social media, with wellness influencers advocating for seed oil audits at restaurants. This backlash has influenced smaller eateries and larger chains alike, some advertising as seed oil-free or switching to alternative cooking oils like beef tallow. The growing discourse prompts inquiries about the validity of the concerns surrounding seed oils and the movement itself.
Over the last six months, anti-seed oil sentiment has swept across social media. Wellness influencers are performing 'seed oil audits' at restaurants, and sometimes bringing along a chosen replacement for the chef.
Seed oils have steadily become public enemy number one... consumers can 'smell' seed oils; new restaurants are emerging based on the seed oil-free concept, pushing major chains to change their practices.
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