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Re:Soybean oil affects hypothalamus, causes genetic changes ... by trts on Thursday February 24, 2022 @02:35PM (#30459186)
yes, they are difficult to cut out. Your options are everywhere very much narrowed. But In 90% of cases I've been able to find a satisfactory alternative.

It is interesting how two simple rules (no seed oil, no corn syrup) almost entirely prevent you from putting terrible things in your body. It also repeatedly enforces a more mindful attitude towards diet.

I experimented with removing seed oils for the past six months or so. Almost every year in the winter I get a lot of pain in my joints and especially where previous injuries have occurred. Halfway through this season I've had very little discomfort, and it has been a bad winter where I am.

Recommend checking out this "How It's Made" segment on the process of making this stuff comestible (it involves bleach, very high temperatures and chemical refinement):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfk2IXlZdbI

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Re:Soybean oil affects hypothalamus, causes genetic changes ... by malloryerik on Thursday February 24, 2022 @02:44PM (#30459272)
No corn syrup or seed oil sounds like a wise choice. What do you do about eating at restaurants? Just avoid dishes that are likely offenders? And soybeans themselves, as well as unfermented tofu, is OK?
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Re:Soybean oil affects hypothalamus, causes genetic changes ... by trts on Thursday February 24, 2022 @02:56PM (#30459445)
Whole foods, steamed or grilled vegetables, legumes, butter or olive oil, fish, eggs, or other protein that isn't fried. Fewer ingredients are generally better. Ingredients that have ingredients are worse.
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