Beef Tallow vs Seed Oils: The Science Behind the Controversy

Beef Tallow vs Seed Oils: The Science Behind the Controversy

Author: Dr. Angela Black March 16, 2026 Duration: 22:10
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Dietary fat is one of the most confusing topics in nutrition. One decade it’s the villain. The next, it’s the hero. Right now, social media is telling us that seed oils are toxic and beef tallow is a health food. In this episode, I break down dietary fat in a way that’s practical and evidence-based but not boring. I explain what fat is, why we need it, how different types of fat behave in the body, and why the current seed-oil-versus-tallow debate mi...

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