High Omega-6 Seeds

The article says a 50 gram serving of watermelon seeds supplies roughly 15 grams of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fat. The article says safflower seed is unsuitable for keto because it combines high net carbs with high omega-6 and essentially n…

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The article says a 50 gram serving of watermelon seeds supplies roughly 15 grams of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fat. The article says safflower seed is unsuitable for keto because it combines high net carbs with high omega-6 and essentially no omega-3. The article says sunflower seeds are risky because they are palatable, easy to overeat, and high in omega-6 fat. The article says watermelon seed is problematic because its fat composition is almost entirely omega-6. The article says regular tahini use or sesame-heavy dishes can silently accumulate inflammatory fatty acid load. The article says poppy seed should be used only in small garnish amounts rather than as a keto snack food.