Why We Avoid Seed Oils (And What We Use Instead)
Seed oils are everywhere.
In chips, salad dressings, mayo, even “health” snacks. And most people don’t even know they’re eating them.
At Naked Grocery, we believe in eating real food — and for us, that means ditching seed oils for good. Here’s why we made the switch, what we avoid, and what we use instead.
🚫 What Are Seed Oils? (And Why We Skip Them)
Seed oils are highly refined vegetable oils like:
- Canola oil (rapeseed)
- Soybean oil
- Corn oil
- Sunflower oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Safflower oil
They’re often heated, chemically treated, and deodorized to be shelf-stable. While they’re cheap and common in packaged food, they’re also linked to:
- Inflammation
- Oxidative stress
- Potential metabolic disruption
We’re not doctors — but we are paying attention. And the more we learn, the more we prefer simple, traditional fats.
✅ What We Use Instead
| Instead of... | We Use... |
|---|---|
| Canola Oil | Grass-fed tallow (favorite for frying) |
| Soy/Corn Oil | Organic avocado oil (for high heat) |
| Cheap veggie oils | Cold-pressed olive oil (for salads + low heat) |
| Margarine | Grass-fed butter or ghee |
🛒 Our Favorite Clean Brands (You Can Find in Chicago or Online)
- Fatworks – tallow, duck fat, leaf lard
- Primal Kitchen – mayo, dressings with avocado oil
- 4th & Heart – ghee and flavored butters
- Chosen Foods – avocado oil sprays and bottles
- Kerrygold – grass-fed butter (in most stores)
(We’ll be adding where to buy locally soon.)
💡 Real-Life Tip:
Next time you’re at a store, flip over a “healthy” product. You’ll be surprised how many contain canola, soybean, or sunflower oil. Even organic crackers, granola, and hummus.
If you see it → skip it.
Look for tallow, butter, avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil instead.
🎁 Get the Free “Seed Oil Swap Guide” (PDF Download)
Coming soon: a printable list of clean swaps, brands we trust, and what to avoid at stores.
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🧠 Wrap-Up CTA
Ditching seed oils isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about paying attention to what fuels your body — and giving it the real stuff.
We’ll keep finding and sharing the best clean food in Chicago.
You just keep showing up, and eating better.