A Valentine to Your Heart: Why Tallow is the Fat You Should Love

Beef Tallow: The Science-Backed Superfat Making a Comeback

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Valentine’s Day is all about love—so why not show some love to your heart by choosing the fats that truly support its health? While many have been led to believe that seed oils are the heart-healthy choice, science is revealing the opposite. In honor of this day dedicated to love, let’s break up with industrial seed oils and rekindle our relationship with beef tallow, an ancestral fat that has nourished humans for centuries.

For decades, we were sold a lie: that seed oils were a healthier alternative to natural animal fats. The truth is seed oils were never meant for human consumption—they were originally created as industrial lubricants for machinery before being repackaged as a dietary staple.

As documented in The Oiling of America, “Cottonseed oil, one of the first seed oils marketed to consumers, was originally used to make soap and industrial lubricants before being introduced as a cooking oil” (Fallon & Enig, 1999). Now, modern research is vindicating beef tallow as a superior fat, packed with essential nutrients, metabolic benefits, and a more stable fat profile compared to processed vegetable oils.

Let’s dive into the science-backed reasons why beef tallow deserves your heart’s affection.