That Can't Be True with Chelsea Clinton Listener Favorite: Dr. Jessica Knurick on MAHA, Seed Oils, and Raw Milk
Mar 26, 2026
Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and nutrition scientist who fights nutrition misinformation, tackles hot-button topics. She addresses fears around seed oils and raw milk. She explains infant formula ingredients, critiques the Make America Healthy Again narrative, and offers ways to spot and counter online nutrition myths.
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Don't Shame People For Using Affordable Oils
- Avoid demonizing affordable cooking oils when arguing about health.
- Knurick warns that calling seed oils toxic can shame low‑income people who rely on cheaper oils to cook vegetables.
Formula Uses Vegetable Oils For A Reason
- Infant formula is a major scientific success, not a toxin.
- Knurick notes formulas worldwide use vegetable oils to match breast milk polyunsaturated fats and keep infants nourished and alive.
Maha Gets The Problem Right But Causes Wrong
- Maha names a real problem but misattributes causes.
- Knurick says chronic disease stems from systemic food environments and policies, not mainly from alleged 'toxins' or corrupt agencies.