Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are seed oils silently destroying our health?
In this eye-opening episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser sits down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, biochemist, and New York Times bestselling author, to expose the truth about vegetable oils, inflammation, and chronic disease.
Dr. Shanahan breaks down why modern seed oils are fueling oxidative stress, insulin resistance, heart disease, mental health struggles, and more. You’ll learn why butter and traditional fats were wrongly demonized, how industry money shaped nutrition guidelines, and what Dr. Cate calls “The Hateful Eight” oils that you need to avoid.
This conversation will completely change how you read food labels—and how you cook.
👇 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What seed oils really do inside your body
• The 8 refined oils driving inflammation and disease
• Why “vegetable oil” on labels is a red flag
• How toxic aldehydes form during processing and cooking
• The flawed history behind cholesterol fear
• Why traditional fats like butter, lard, and tallow matter
• Simple swaps to protect your health starting today
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice, this episode brings clarity—and practical steps you can actually use.
This episode's sponsors:
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/botanicals
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
Are seed oils silently destroying our health?
In this eye-opening episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser sits down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, biochemist, and New York Times bestselling author, to expose the truth about vegetable oils, inflammation, and chronic disease.
Dr. Shanahan breaks down why modern seed oils are fueling oxidative stress, insulin resistance, heart disease, mental health struggles, and more. You’ll learn why butter and traditional fats were wrongly demonized, how industry money shaped nutrition guidelines, and what Dr. Cate calls “The Hateful Eight” oils that you need to avoid.
This conversation will completely change how you read food labels—and how you cook.
👇 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What seed oils really do inside your body
• The 8 refined oils driving inflammation and disease
• Why “vegetable oil” on labels is a red flag
• How toxic aldehydes form during processing and cooking
• The flawed history behind cholesterol fear
• Why traditional fats like butter, lard, and tallow matter
• Simple swaps to protect your health starting today
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice, this episode brings clarity—and practical steps you can actually use.
This episode's sponsors:
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/botanicals
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
Thanks for watching!
👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
Popular topics on my channel include:
Real food
Pantry staple recipes
From scratch cooking
Tea blends & how to make them
Sugarmaking
The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast
Visit soulyrested.com for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
Podcast: soulyrested.com/podcast
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
