A new book by Liana Werner-Gray and Cherie Calbom challenges the "heart-healthy" myth around canola, soybean, and other industrial seed oils — and offers 50+ recipes built around real, traditional fats like olive oil, tallow, and ghee.
Higher dietary omega-6 intake has NOT been shown to increase systemic inflammation markers in any consistent way.
Every large population study has failed to show higher omega-6 intake = higher inflammatory disease risk. Many studies actually show neutral or inverse associations with inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
The valid concern is “highly processed oils," which can be problematic when:
Reused at high heat (deep frying repeatedly)
Oxidized through poor storage or excessive heat
Consumed in ultra-processed foods.
That’s different from “omega-6 oils in general are harmful,"
Doubt the REASON doc Nicole chose Ross med school was because of a lack of intelligence or ability to get into med school. Sounds like that is an assumption on your part or maybe you know more or something we don't?
That is a fact. US students will choose ANY US or Canadian medical school over any Caribbean or Latin American medical school. It's much harder to match into good residency in the US. (the bottleneck that matters most). Graduating from med school isn’t the goal - getting a US residency is. Graduates from international schools (including Caribbean) consistently match at lower rates than US MD or DO students, especially for competitive specialties. Even when they match, it’s more likely to be in primary care or less competitive programs.
Much higher attrition rates. Most Caribbean programs admit large classes but don’t graduate most of them. Some schools graduate as little as 50% of a starting class. It's tied to their business models. Nearly everyone that starts US medical school finishes if they want to - and over 95% do.
Extra hoops and examinations and pressure and filtering. Caribbean schools often rely heavily on internal “weed-out” exams before allowing students to sit for the USMLE Step 1. This can delay or derail students. If you don’t pass Step exams on time, your residency chances drop sharply.
Clinical rotation limitations - US med schools have established hospital networks. Caribbean schools place students in less consistent or lower-quality clinical rotations, scattered across hospitals and countries, which can affect training and letters of recommendation.
Financial risk without safety nets -Tuition higher than US private schools, but:
Fewer students finish, Fewer secure residencies, Loan repayment becomes a major burden if you don’t match
No one chooses to do it, but it helps if you come from lots of money. But she matched into radiology - that took work and smarts. And she doesn't seem crazy. That's a big plus these days.
Higher dietary omega-6 intake has NOT been shown to increase systemic inflammation markers in any consistent way.
Every large population study has failed to show higher omega-6 intake = higher inflammatory disease risk. Many studies actually show neutral or inverse associations with inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
The valid concern is “highly processed oils," which can be problematic when:
Reused at high heat (deep frying repeatedly)
Oxidized through poor storage or excessive heat
Consumed in ultra-processed foods.
That’s different from “omega-6 oils in general are harmful,"
Oils that are processed with chemicals rather than mechanical break down are also an issue.
Your name is revolting, your comment spreads foolishness as its partially correct.
As any health seeker figured out decades ago, seed oils are a terrible choice.
Oddly MAHA waffles between ignoring and emphasizing the elephant in the room
being animal fodder that most consume. The issue of Omega 6's vs 3's is not news its
rehash. Olive oil and Coconut oil for the wins, small amounts... organic fresh
The reason animal fats is unlikely to go rancid has to do mostly with the saturation.
Damage to the arteries endothelial layer (think toxins and rancidity) ensures
cardiologists and oncologists thrive...
Casey Means is out. Nominated a Fox-doc (of course) that couldn't get into a US medical school and went Caribbean.
Doubt the REASON doc Nicole chose Ross med school was because of a lack of intelligence or ability to get into med school. Sounds like that is an assumption on your part or maybe you know more or something we don't?
That is a fact. US students will choose ANY US or Canadian medical school over any Caribbean or Latin American medical school. It's much harder to match into good residency in the US. (the bottleneck that matters most). Graduating from med school isn’t the goal - getting a US residency is. Graduates from international schools (including Caribbean) consistently match at lower rates than US MD or DO students, especially for competitive specialties. Even when they match, it’s more likely to be in primary care or less competitive programs.
Much higher attrition rates. Most Caribbean programs admit large classes but don’t graduate most of them. Some schools graduate as little as 50% of a starting class. It's tied to their business models. Nearly everyone that starts US medical school finishes if they want to - and over 95% do.
Extra hoops and examinations and pressure and filtering. Caribbean schools often rely heavily on internal “weed-out” exams before allowing students to sit for the USMLE Step 1. This can delay or derail students. If you don’t pass Step exams on time, your residency chances drop sharply.
Clinical rotation limitations - US med schools have established hospital networks. Caribbean schools place students in less consistent or lower-quality clinical rotations, scattered across hospitals and countries, which can affect training and letters of recommendation.
Financial risk without safety nets -Tuition higher than US private schools, but:
Fewer students finish, Fewer secure residencies, Loan repayment becomes a major burden if you don’t match
No one chooses to do it, but it helps if you come from lots of money. But she matched into radiology - that took work and smarts. And she doesn't seem crazy. That's a big plus these days.
Perhaps Doc S was an exception all things considered, and dimply took the path less traveled. At this juncture in her life she will make a fine SG!
As any health seeker figured out decades ago, seed oils are a terrible choice.
Oddly MAHA waffles between ignoring and emphasizing the elephant in the room
being animal fodder that most consume. The issue of Omega 6's vs 3's is not news its
rehash. Olive oil and Coconut oil for the wins, small amounts... organic