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Apr 2023
22m 45s

Is Vegetable Oil Good Or Bad For You?

Dr. Mark Hyman
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This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Rupa Health. Many of us grew up with the message that vegetable oils are safe to use as a heart-healthy alternative over traditional saturated fats. Found at your typical grocery store, these clear, tasteless, and highly refined and processed oils include corn, soybean, canola, safflower, and sunflower oils. T ... Show More
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