🦷 What I’m Snacking on These Days (And Why You Should Too)

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The more I learn, the clearer it gets: industrial seed oils like soybean and canola are fueling chronic inflammation and making us sicker.

This isn’t just about gut health—it’s about your whole body. Your heart, your brain, even your mouth are affected. As a dentist, I’ve seen how inflammation in the gut can show up as gum disease and bad breath.

A recent study published in the journal Gut Microbes confirmed that soybean oil can disrupt the delicate balance of gut bacteria, increasing harmful strains like E. coli and decreasing beneficial ones. (Study link) These changes don’t just affect your gut—they drive inflammation throughout your body.

I’ve made the switch to healthier fats like butter, olive oil, and avocado oil—and I encourage you to do the same. Small changes can make a big difference for your health.

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to cut out industrial seed oils, start with these snacks. They’re the ones I keep stocked at home and reach for every day—and yes, even my grandkids love them. Clean, delicious, and free from harmful oils, these are staples in our kitchen.

My Top 5 Seed Oil-Free Snacks:

🍫 1. Dark Chocolate

• Why I love it:
  Dark chocolate is a clean, indulgent treat that doesn’t rely on seed oils for freshness. It’s real food that melts—proof it’s made from natural ingredients. Look for chocolate with 76% cacao or higher for maximum benefits. I eat half a bar a day, and it’s a far better choice than cookies or crackers loaded with seed oils.
• Hu Chocolate Bars (Simple Dark Chocolate is my favorite).
• Evolved Chocolate (clean, high-quality ingredients).

🐄 2. Meat Sticks

• Why I love them:
  Most protein bars are filled with seed oils and unnecessary fillers, but meat sticks are clean, simple, and satisfying. Look for options made with 100% grass-fed beef, chicken, or pork.
• Chomps (widely available at Costco and even Starbucks).
• Paleo Valley Sticks (my favorite for flavor and quality).

🧀 3. Cheese

• Why I love it:
  Cheese is a fantastic high-protein snack. It’s nutrient-dense, satisfying, and has very low sugar. Perfect for when you’re craving something crunchy and savory.
• Moon Cheese
• Organic Valley
• Kerrygold

🥬 4. Seaweed Snacks

• Why I love them:
  These are a light, crispy, salty alternative to chips. Be careful though—many brands use sunflower or canola oil. Look for ones made with olive or avocado oil and always check the fine print.
• Gimme (Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Avocado Oil varieties only).

🌰 5. Pistachio Nuts

• Why I love them:
  Organic pistachios are one of the best snacks you can choose. They’re nutrient-dense, satisfying, and naturally free from seed oils. They’re also a great way to get kids off processed snacks and into healthier habits.
• Any certified organic pistachios.

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to cut out industrial seed oils, start with these snacks. They’re the ones I keep stocked at home and reach for every day—and yes, even my grandkids love them. Clean, delicious, and free from harmful oils, these are staples in my kitchen.

What are your favorite clean, seed oil-free snacks? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear from you.

Wishing you health and happiness,
Mark

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