Seed oils are everywhere—from store-bought snacks to so-called “healthy” dressings and skincare. But at Mother Acres, we intentionally avoid seed oils in both our food and body care products. Here’s why.
1. They’re Highly Processed Unlike traditional fats like tallow or butter, seed oils (like canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil) are heavily refined using chemicals and high-heat extraction.
2. They Disrupt Omega-3 Balance Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which, when consumed in excess, can contribute to inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and oxidative stress.
3. They’re Linked to Chronic Health Issues Research has connected excessive consumption of seed oils to issues like heart disease, obesity, and even skin problems.
4. They Go Rancid Easily These unstable oils oxidize quickly—especially during cooking—releasing harmful compounds into your food and body.
5. There Are Better Alternatives We choose nutrient-dense animal fats like tallow and ghee because they’re stable, nourishing, and time-tested by generations before us.
The Bottom Line Seed oils may be common, but they’re far from harmless. Choosing better fats is one small step toward feeling better, thinking clearer, and living more ancestrally.