The "Healthy" Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead) | 498

Have you ever wondered if the oils sitting in your pantry might actually be contributing to inflammation?

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked pieces of the inflammation puzzle: the types of fats we're using every day. Many of the oils marketed as "healthy" may actually be disrupting omega balance, stressing the gut, and keeping inflammation quietly simmering in the background.

I'm breaking down:

• What makes certain seed oils inflammatory
• Why the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio matters so much
• Which fats I personally avoid
• The traditional, stable fats I use instead
• How to confidently read ingredient labels at the store

This conversation builds directly on the last two episodes where I shared our personal health journey through a cancer diagnosis and what chronic inflammation really looks like in the body. If you haven't listened to those yet, I encourage you to start there:

👉 Chronic Inflammation: Why It Happens & What to Do About It
https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/chronic-inflammation/

👉 When Your Health Forces You to Stop (and What to Do Next)
https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/when-your-health-forces-you-to-stop/

👉 Learn more about the Whole Health Reset here: https://melissaknorris.com/the-whole-health-reset/

👉 For more information and any links mentioned in today's episode, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/498

Thank you to Azure Standard for sponsoring this episode. I trust them for high-quality, minimally processed pantry staples and traditional fats that align with how I feed my family. You can explore their oils and bulk foods, plus get 15% off your first order of $100 or more with coupon code "Melissa15": https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard 

As always, this isn't about fear or perfection. It's about understanding your body, noticing patterns, and making simple changes that add up over time.