Research, guides, and practical advice on seed oils, omega-6:omega-3 ratio, and reducing dietary inflammation.
The omega-3 index is the most accurate marker of your long-term omega-3 status and cardiovascular risk. Here is how it works and how to get tested in the UK.
Read more →Restaurants and takeaways routinely reuse frying oil for days. Here is what happens chemically when seed oils are repeatedly heated — and why it matters.
Read more →Eliminating seed oils from your diet is simpler than it sounds. This step-by-step UK guide covers what to replace, what to read on labels, and how to eat out without seed oils.
Read more →Rapeseed oil is in most UK processed foods and is sold as a healthy alternative to olive oil. Here is what the evidence actually says about its health effects.
Read more →A complete breakdown of the foods highest in omega-6 fatty acids, how much they contribute to your daily ratio, and practical swaps for each category.
Read more →Research links high omega-6 intake and low omega-3 to increased risk of depression, anxiety, and neuroinflammation. Here is the mechanism and the evidence.
Read more →Research from UC Riverside and others shows that high seed oil consumption alters gut microbiota composition and increases intestinal permeability. Here is the evidence.
Read more →There is a plausible biological mechanism linking dietary seed oils to acne. Here is what the research says and what dietary changes are most likely to help.
Read more →A Weill Cornell study linked linoleic acid in seed oils to aggressive breast cancer growth. Here is what the research found, what it means, and what it does not mean.
Read more →Beef tallow is the fastest-growing cooking fat in the UK and US. Here is what the science actually says about its health profile versus seed oils.
Read more →A research-backed guide to eating anti-inflammatory in the UK. Which foods to eat, which to avoid, and the specific changes that move your inflammation markers most.
Read more →Millions of people have cut seed oils from their diet. Here is what the research and reported experiences say actually happens — week by week.
Read more →The debate around seed oils and inflammation is evolving fast. Here is what researchers discovered in 2025–2026 and where the science is heading.
Read more →Most people in the UK and US are functionally omega-3 deficient without knowing it. These are the signs, the science, and what to do about it.
Read more →The Simopoulos research linking omega ratios to cardiovascular disease is some of the most important nutrition science of the last 30 years. Here is what it means.
Read more →Sunflower oil is one of the most widely used cooking oils — and one of the highest in inflammatory omega-6. Here is why you should switch.
Read more →Ultra-processed foods are one of the primary drivers of chronic inflammation. Here is the mechanism, the evidence, and what to eat instead.
Read more →Rapeseed oil (canola oil) is widely used in the UK as a 'healthy' cooking oil. But how does it affect your omega-6 intake?
Read more →Vegetable oil and olive oil look similar but have dramatically different effects on inflammation. Here is the complete comparison.
Read more →Not all fish oil supplements are equal. This guide explains what to look for and which forms are best absorbed.
Read more →The link between seed oils and chronic inflammation is one of the most discussed — and most misunderstood — topics in nutrition. Here is an honest look at the evidence.
Read more →Not all cooking oils are equal. This guide ranks common oils by omega-6 content so you can make the right choice for your health.
Read more →These simple swaps will dramatically lower your seed oil intake without requiring a complete diet overhaul.
Read more →Knowing which foods drive up your omega-6 intake is the first step to improving your ratio. Here is a ranked list based on USDA food data.
Read more →The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in your diet is one of the most important — and most ignored — metrics in nutrition science.
Read more →Seed oils are one of the most debated topics in nutrition. Here is what the peer-reviewed evidence says about omega-6, inflammation, and your health.
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