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Beef tallow, once widely discouraged by health authorities, has gained new approval in the latest U.S. dietary guidelines, reflecting its growing popularity among consumers for cooking, skincare, and high-fat diets, despite longstanding warnings from doctors.
Beef tallow is experiencing a resurgence in Central Pennsylvania restaurants due to its flavor, nostalgia, and perceived health benefits over seed oils, boosting sales and customer interest despite higher costs and health debates.
The debate over whether beef tallow is a healthier alternative to seed oils has been reignited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims linking seed oils to obesity. While some influencers and Kennedy argue against seed oils, citing health concerns, experts highlight the benefits of both seed oils and beef tallow, noting their nutritional differences. Seed oils are rich in unsaturated fats and vitamins, while beef tallow is stable at high temperatures and contains beneficial fats but is high in saturated fat. Experts emphasize that the obesity epidemic is complex and cannot be attributed to seed oils alone.