What if the oils you use every day are slowly destroying your health? In Dark Calories, Dr. Cate Shanahan—a Cornell-trained biochemist turned family physician—unveils the shocking truth about how eight common seed oils have become a public health disaster.
Think about your last meal. Those french fries cooked in vegetable oil? They deliver the toxicity of smoking 24 cigarettes. The olive oil in your salad dressing? It's likely been processed in ways that destroy its beneficial properties. For decades, we've been told these oils are healthy, but what if we've been systematically deceived?
These oils aren't just empty calories—they actively harm your body in multiple ways:
Dr. Shanahan exposes the financial entanglements between industry and academics that created our current dietary guidelines. But this isn't just about what to avoid—it's about what to embrace. She provides a no-nonsense plan that aligns with our genetic needs and nature's laws.
The best part? Nutrients that treat one condition tend to treat them all. As you recover, you'll also revive your sense of taste, naturally shifting your cravings toward wholesome, nourishing foods. This is more than a book—it's your roadmap to reclaiming the vibrant health you deserve.
