We're Eating Machinery Lubricant? The Truth About Seed Oils with Cherie Calbom, The Juice Lady

Are seed oils really as healthy as we've been told? And what does machinery lubricant have to do with the oils found in so many of the foods we eat every day?

In this episode of Six Weeks to Fitness , Vince Ferguson sits down with Cherie Calbom, "The Juice Lady," whole-food nutritionist and bestselling author of Juicing for Life and The Truth About Seed Oils , for an eye-opening conversation about seed oils, inflammation, juicing, healthy aging, and nutrition after 40 . Cherie explains why she believes highly processed seed oils such as canola, corn, soybean, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, and cottonseed oil deserve a closer look, and shares the fascinating history behind cottonseed oil—including its early industrial use before becoming part of the American food supply.

But this conversation goes far beyond seed oils. Cherie shares the personal health crisis that first led her to juicing and whole-food nutrition, why she believes vegetable juicing can be especially beneficial for adults over 40 , and how to make juice without overloading it with sugar.

She also explains her 80/20 approach to juicing—80% vegetables and 20% fruit —and addresses one of the biggest questions about juicing: What about the fiber? You'll also discover: Why Cherie considers inflammation such an important factor in healthy aging The difference between juicing and smoothies Healthy fats and oils she recommends instead of highly processed seed oils Foods that can help increase your omega-3 intake The role of hydration as we age Practical ways to make juicing fit into a busy lifestyle Cherie's thoughts on weight management and GLP-1 medications What she learned during 13 years working with the late George Foreman and representing the George Foreman Grill The one simple change Cherie recommends making this week to help add more life to your years If you're over 40 and want to make more informed choices about the foods and oils you're putting into your body, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

ABOUT CHERIE CALBOM Cherie Calbom, known worldwide as The Juice Lady , is a whole-food nutritionist and the author of 36 books, including the bestselling Juicing for Life . She has spent decades educating people about juicing, nutrition, inflammation, and healthy living.

Learn more about Cherie and her work at and follow her on social media @JuiceLadyCherie . ABOUT SIX WEEKS TO FITNESS Six Weeks to Fitness with Vince Ferguson brings you conversations and practical strategies designed to help adults 40+ stay strong, energized, independent, and fully engaged in life.

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