For years, seed oils like canola, soybean, and corn oil have quietly made their way into nearly every packaged snack, restaurant dish, and pantry shelf across America. Marketed as “heart healthy” alternatives to saturated fats, they’ve been falsely trusted by families trying to make better food choices.

But the truth is:
Seed oils are not safe.

They are highly processed, inflammatory, and a hidden driver of chronic disease.

One of the best upgrades you can make today?
Swap toxic seed oils for avocado oil.

Let’s break down exactly why this matters—and how to make the switch with confidence.

Seed oils — sometimes called vegetable oils — are industrial oils extracted from seeds like:

• Canola (rapeseed)
• Soybean
• Corn
• Cottonseed
• Sunflower (refined)
• Safflower
• Grapeseed
• Rice bran

While they sound natural, these oils are anything but. They undergo intense chemical processing using high heat, solvents like hexane, bleaching, and deodorizing before they ever reach your kitchen.

Because they’re rich in unstable omega-6 polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), they oxidize easily — especially when heated — which fuels inflammation and cellular damage.

These oils are linked to:

• Chronic inflammation
• Insulin resistance & blood sugar dysregulation
• Leaky gut and autoimmunity
• Obesity & metabolic dysfunction
• Oxidative stress & mitochondrial damage
• Heart disease (yes, really — despite what you've heard)

You’ll find them hiding in:

• Chips, crackers, cereals
• Store-bought salad dressings & mayo
• Coffee creamers and plant-based milks
• Granola bars and protein snacks
• Fried foods and takeout

Even “health food” labels aren’t immune. That’s why we always say:
Read your labels — seed oils are everywhere!

Now for the good news — avocado oil is one of the safest, most stable oils you can use.

Here’s why we love it:

• High smoke point (~500°F) — perfect for cooking, roasting, and grilling
• Rich in monounsaturated fats — heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory
• Naturally extracted — often cold-pressed without harsh chemicals
• Neutral taste — great for dressings, sautés, and baking
• Supports skin, hormones, and cellular health

It’s versatile, shelf-stable, and actually good for you — a true upgrade for your kitchen and your health.

We get it — finding high-quality avocado oil that isn’t secretly cut with seed oils is tough. That’s why we shop through Thrive Market.

• Cold-pressed avocado oil
• Free from seed oil contamination
• Vetted brands like Chosen Foods, Primal Kitchen, and BetterBody
• Easy to order with fast shipping
• Plus: Use our exclusive link to get 40% off your first Thrive Market order when you sign up for a membership.
• Stock your pantry with safe swaps you can trust

Here’s what we use and recommend:

• Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
  Cold-pressed, non-GMO, and high smoke point
• Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo
  Clean ingredients, Whole30-approved, great flavor
• BetterBody Foods Avocado Oil Spray
  Convenient for cooking, roasting, and baking

Available through Thrive Market here — and don’t forget your 40% off first order

Switching from seed oils to avocado oil might seem like a small change — but it’s one of the most powerful steps you can take to lower inflammation and protect your long-term health.

At The Wellness Way – Wesley Chapel, we help you dig deeper, remove hidden stressors, and restore the body’s natural healing ability — one safe swap at a time.

We offer comprehensive testing to help you identify:

• Food allergies
• Inflammation triggers
• Metabolic imbalances

Book your New Patient Appointment

Questions? Reach out at wesleychapel@thewellnessway.com

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