This week brought big news in the global conversation on food and health. Policymakers are finally paying attention to what many of us in the movement have been saying for years: ultra-processed foods — and the seed oils hiding inside them — are at the center of the chronic disease crisis.
A Definition That Could Change Everything
RFK Jr.’s “Make Our Children Healthy Again” (MAHA) Report landed this week with bold proposals: creating a legal definition of ultra-processed foods, requiring new labeling standards, and banning harmful additives for children.
Until now, “ultra-processed” has been more of a cultural buzzword than a legal category. Everyone agrees that chips and sodas aren’t the same as fruit and eggs, but where do “protein bars,” “plant-based milks,” or “gluten-free snacks” fall? Without a formal definition, food companies can market heavily processed products as healthy alternatives.
Why it matters:
A clear definition would set the foundation for real regulation instead of vague guidelines.
Packaging and marketing could be forced to reveal what’s really inside, reducing the greenwashing of processed foods.
It would directly affect what ends up on school lunch trays and family shopping carts — especially for children.
This is the first step in a larger battle: public health advocates celebrate it, while industry voices are already fighting back.
🎥 Clip of the Week: “The Knowledge of the Movement”
This week we introduced the Knowledge Hub — a living archive of research, articles, and resources, all credited to their original authors.
It’s the first step toward making seed oil awareness practical, accessible, and lasting.
Why Defining Ultra-Processed Foods Matters
What’s in a definition? More than we think.
For policymakers: it provides a foundation for laws and bans. Without a clear standard, regulation is toothless.
For consumers: it makes hidden ingredients visible — suddenly, what was marketed as “healthy” gets exposed.
For the seed oil movement: it validates years of work highlighting how industrial oils are not neutral fillers but active drivers of inflammation and chronic disease.
A legal definition of “ultra-processed” could shift how food is labeled, advertised, and perceived. It’s not just semantics — it’s a tool that can change behavior and policy at scale.
This is exactly why we’re building the Knowledge Hub at SeedOil.com. It’s designed to collect and organize research, articles, and resources in one living archive — all credited to their original authors.
The goal: to make seed oil awareness accessible and practical. Not everyone has the time (or patience) to dig through dozens of academic papers or Reddit threads. The Knowledge Hub will bridge that gap, turning complex science into insights that can be understood and applied in everyday life.
5-Minute Energy Bites (No Seed Oils, No Junk)
Skip the protein bars packed with seed oils and additives. Try this instead:
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup raw honey
½ cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew — no seed oils!)
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Roll into bite-sized balls.
Chill for 30 minutes before eating.
👉 Energy, flavor, and no hidden oils. Perfect pre-workout or as a real-food snack.
We’re building a community-driven database of research, resources, and stories. If you’ve come across a study, article, or even a personal experience worth sharing, send it our way—we’ll review it and add it to the hub. You can also join the conversation on Reddit: r/StopEatingSeedOils. Together, we can balance the scales between science and lived truth.
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Thanks for showing up early. The food system won’t fix itself — but together, we might.
— The SeedOil.com Team