The Seed Oil Free Alliance Welcomes Dr. Andrew Weil MD as Advisor, Medical Researcher and Partner
2024年7月22日 - 9:10PM
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The Seed Oil Free Alliance Offers the World’s
First Third Party Validated ‘Seed Oil Free Certified’ Seal for CPG
Products and Restaurants
Amidst an ongoing surge in health-conscious consumer purchasing
behaviors in the US and globally, the Seed Oil Free Alliance
proudly announces the addition of Dr. Andrew Weil as advisor,
medical researcher, and partner. Dr. Weil, a renowned figure in
integrative medicine and public health, will play a pivotal role in
shaping the rigorous Standards and laboratory testing protocols for
the Alliance's pioneering certification seal.
"At the forefront of our mission is addressing the widespread,
excessive use of highly refined seed oils, a pervasive yet often
overlooked health concern," stated Dr. Andrew Weil, Chair of
Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. "Through the
‘Seed Oil Free Certified’ Seal, consumers gain vital transparency,
empowering them to make informed, healthier choices when purchasing
consumer packaged goods or eating out," Weil added.
Dr. Weil's expertise will drive the Alliance's commitment to
transparency, accountability, and education in the global food
supply chain. Corey Nelson, Chief Innovation Officer of the Seed
Oil Free Alliance, expressed gratitude for Dr. Weil's endorsement,
emphasizing the partnership's potential to revolutionize food
labeling in the interest of public health and consumer choice.
“We are deeply honored that Dr. Weil has joined our team.
Further, this partnership will bring clarity to erroneous labeling
practices while accelerating the availability of seed oil-free food
options through trust, transparency and technology,” stated Corey
Nelson.
The average American today consumes between 20% and 30% of their
daily calories from refined seed oils like soybean, corn, and
canola oil. They’re an inexpensive source of empty calories found
in snacks, ready-to-eat foods, food service offerings, and cooking
oils. The simple, memorable, trademarked "Seed Oil Free Certified"
Seal will appear on product packaging and marketing materials for
the increasing number of consumers who are already eating a seed
oil-free diet and provide brands with a unique opportunity to take
a stand on this timely issue.
“The overconsumption of inflammatory omega-6 fats is a driver of
chronic disease, and most Americans are still unaware of the health
implications of how these oils affect their health. They have no
place in diets that promote health and longevity,” Weil added.
About Seed Oil Free Alliance
The Seed Oil Free Alliance is a third-party certifying
organization that offers the world's first “Seed Oil Free
Certified” Seal for qualifying consumer packaged goods (CPG),
ready-to-eat foods, food service operations, and bottled cooking
oil products. The “Seed Oil Free Certified” Seal guarantees
consumers that the foods they choose have undergone independent
laboratory testing to ensure the purity of added oils and refined
fat ingredients. Supporting the Seed Oil Free Alliance in its
mission to accelerate the availability of seed-oil free food
options through trust, transparency, and technology is an advisory
panel made up of leading public health and nutrition experts led by
Dr. Andrew Weil. More information can be found at
seedoilfreecertified.com.
About Dr. Andrew Weil, MD
Andrew Weil is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, author of
peer-reviewed scientific papers and New York Times bestselling
books, and founder of True Food Kitchen. He is known for his
popular lectures and talk show appearances as well as training
doctors and nurses at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative
Medicine at the University of Arizona, where he also holds the
Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Medicine and is Clinical
Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. Dr. Weil
serves as a mentor and scientific advisor to the Seed Oil Free
Alliance team.
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Margie Adelman VP of Communications Seed Oil Free Alliance
margie@seedoilfreecertified.com 916-220-3500