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## Sự thật chấn động về dầu thực vật phía sau bài phát biểu của cháu trai cố Tổng thống Kennedy

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized processed foods in the U.S., particularly vegetable oils, during an interview. He emphasized that consumers cannot trust ingredient labels and warned that these oils and other processed components could harm health, potentially leading to serious issues like cardiovascular diseases and chronic illnesses. He urged people to be more cautious about their diets, highlighting the alarming trend of declining life expectancy in America compared to other developed nations, which he attributed largely to dietary choices. Kennedy pointed out that many Americans unknowingly consume harmful substances, especially in foods marketed to children, contributing to rising rates of obesity, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. He noted that while restaurants serving contaminated food face penalties, government-approved toxins in food products have led to significant wealth for a few, with these toxins prevalent in supermarkets. He illustrated his point by discussing common snacks like Doritos, which contain harmful additives, including a yellow dye called tartrazine, originally derived from coal tar. This dye, he explained, has been linked to various health issues, including cancer and developmental disorders, and is heavily restricted in other countries. Despite its dangers, it continues to be used in American food products, raising concerns about the safety of what consumers are eating.

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Kennedy highlighted the prevalence of harmful additives in foods that are often perceived as healthy, particularly in children's snacks and beverages. He pointed out that these additives, including artificial colors and sweeteners, are found in everyday items like gummy candies, sports drinks, and even chicken broth. This widespread consumption of toxic substances contributes to various health issues in children, such as asthma and developmental disorders. He criticized the government for allowing these chemicals in food products while other countries have banned them, suggesting that the U.S. prioritizes corporate interests over public health. Kennedy expressed frustration with the political landscape, noting that both major parties have failed to protect children from these harmful ingredients, which are often subsidized and included in school lunches. He argued that if these chemicals were removed, the nation would see immediate health improvements, including reduced illness and better mental focus among children. He also mentioned that eight specific carcinogenic additives were approved during the Trump administration, despite the Democratic Party's claims of caring for public health. Kennedy's concerns extended to the broader implications of the food industry, suggesting a deep-seated conspiracy that has been hidden for centuries. He referenced an article that revealed the shocking origins of vegetable oil, describing it as a long-concealed secret of the American food industry. His personal experience with the issue led him to avoid vegetable oils, opting instead for traditional fats like lard. He expressed hope that if Trump were to be re-elected, he would appoint Kennedy to a position focused on agriculture and health, aiming to restore the nation's well-being. The narrative reflects a growing awareness of the dangers posed by processed foods and a call for significant changes in food policy to protect public health.

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Kennedy emphasized that society has been misled for too long regarding dietary fats, particularly saturated fats found in animal products, which have been wrongly blamed for increasing cholesterol and causing heart disease. This misconception led to a widespread shift towards vegetable oils, believed to be heart-healthy, such as cottonseed, corn, soybean, and canola oils. However, recent evidence suggests that these industrial seed oils may be more harmful than previously thought, marking a significant error that began with the introduction of Crisco cooking oil in the 1930s. The cotton industry, initially focused on textile production, saw a dramatic increase in cotton yield due to innovations like the cotton gin, which allowed for the mass production of cotton. As cotton production surged, the byproducts, primarily cotton seeds, became a waste issue, as only a small fraction was needed for replanting. The surplus seeds, often considered useless, were sometimes used as animal feed, but they also contributed to significant waste. During the 1820s and 1830s, the demand for oil surged, driven by population growth and the depletion of whale oil supplies, leading entrepreneurs to extract oil from cotton seeds. By the 1850s, oil production technology advanced, making it commercially viable. However, the discovery of fossil fuels in Pennsylvania in 1859 drastically changed the landscape, reducing the need for cottonseed oil for lighting and relegating it to a toxic waste category. With an excess of cottonseed waste and no market for it, the industry began incorporating it into animal fats and meat products, despite the lack of safety evidence for human consumption. Cottonseed oil, with its mild flavor and yellow hue, was often mixed with olive oil to cut costs, prompting legislation against such practices. Companies like Procter & Gamble initially used cottonseed oil for candles and soap but soon discovered a method to hydrogenate it into a solid fat resembling lard. This new fat, known as shortening, became widely used in kitchens, even as questions about its safety for human consumption remained unanswered. The widespread use of this substance in baked goods and cooking raised concerns about its health implications, leaving many uncertain about the true effects of consuming such processed fats.

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Crisco was marketed as a revolutionary product derived from cottonseed, pushed aggressively by Procter & Gamble through inventive marketing strategies that positioned it as a cheaper, healthier alternative to lard. In 1911, the company launched an extensive campaign, which included publishing free cookbooks featuring recipes that predominantly used Crisco. This approach was unprecedented and effectively ingrained Crisco into American households, presenting it as an easily digestible, economical, and plant-based option. For decades, Crisco and cottonseed oils dominated American kitchens, completely replacing lard. By the 1950s, as cottonseed oil prices rose, the company transitioned to even cheaper soybean oil, which was first introduced to North America in 1765 after being domesticated in China thousands of years prior. Soybeans became a favored crop due to their nitrogen-fixing capability, essential for replenishing depleted soils, particularly during the Dust Bowl era when large areas of the U.S. faced severe droughts. This shift led to soybeans becoming a profitable second cash crop after corn, fundamentally changing the diet of Americans as they began incorporating soy products more heavily into their meals.

At that time, the American Heart Association (AHA) was a nascent organization primarily constituted of cardiology experts with limited influence. A significant change occurred in 1948 when the AHA received a $1.5 million donation from Procter & Gamble, which further spurred the campaign against animal fats in favor of vegetable oils. This marked the beginning of a movement that saw an unprecedented swap of animal fats for plant oils, which some argue shifted the health landscape dramatically for America. Under the leadership of Ancel Keys in the 1960s, the AHA promoted dietary shifts away from saturated fats, found in meats and dairy products. In 1961, the AHA published its first formal recommendations suggesting the reduction of saturated fat and cholesterol intake while increasing polyunsaturated fats. These guidelines laid the foundation for recommendations made in 1977, impacting the dietary habits of countless Americans and significantly altering market demand. The AHA's influence became pronounced, pushing for reduced fat consumption and discouraging the use of saturated fats, while promoting various plant-based oils such as Crisco, which were marketed as heart-healthy alternatives. This advocacy not only shifted public perception of dietary fats but also transformed market dynamics around food products, ensuring a lasting impact on American dietary practices.

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Hydrogenated fats were promoted as beneficial for American arteries, with recommendations to replace animal butter with margarine and to consider bottled vegetable oils as healthier options. Despite being a staple in human diets for thousands of years, butter was increasingly vilified. In the late 1990s, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) downplayed the dangers of trans fats, famously advising people to consume less fat overall. In 1994, CSPI launched a campaign that instilled fear regarding coconut oil, claiming that a medium bag of popcorn could clog arteries more than a meal consisting of eggs, a Big Mac, and fries. This led theaters to replace coconut oil with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. A broader movement emerged to eliminate beef tallow, a secret ingredient in McDonald's fries, resulting in a switch to partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. However, by the 1990s, the very fats that had been touted as healthier were found to significantly increase the risk of heart disease, with studies indicating that trans fats could double the risk with each use. Estimates suggested that trans fats were responsible for over 100,000 deaths, revealing a stark irony where foods recommended by the American Heart Association contributed to heart attacks.

In November 2013, the FDA removed partially hydrogenated oils from the list of substances generally recognized as safe, highlighting the long-standing misguidance from the American Heart Association regarding these fats. Industrial seed oils, such as cottonseed oil, contained high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, which is essential for the body but was introduced into diets in unprecedented amounts through processed foods. While omega-6 fatty acids are beneficial when derived from whole foods like nuts and seeds, the industrially extracted versions are often harmful due to their exposure to heat, light, and air during production. This led to a significant increase in linoleic acid in diets, which had never been consumed in such quantities before. The distinction between healthy and unhealthy fats became crucial, with natural fats from various sources, including animal products and certain plant oils, being deemed healthy, while industrial seed oils were recognized as detrimental to human health.

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The reality is that people consume vegetable oils primarily because they are inexpensive, not because they promote health. This situation has become a hidden truth that few dare to discuss, as major food corporations and media outlets collaborate to obscure the facts. Pseudoscientists have propagated misconceptions, while mainstream media has ignored these issues, reminiscent of the tobacco industry's advertising tactics from the 1930s to the 1950s, which falsely claimed health benefits for smoking. The vast majority of the public, particularly in developing countries, remains unaware of these truths, largely due to the influence of corporate interests on media narratives. Companies like Unilever spend billions on advertising, ensuring that their products dominate households, while their leadership is intertwined with elite circles that shape global discourse.

Unilever's significant advertising budget creates a dependency among media outlets, which are reluctant to publish content that contradicts the interests of such powerful corporations. Any media that dares to challenge these narratives risks losing advertising contracts or facing backlash, leading to a chilling effect on journalistic integrity. This dynamic stifles discussions about critical health issues, as mainstream attention is diverted to trivial matters, such as celebrity gossip, rather than significant topics like the health implications of industrial seed oils. The public's focus has shifted away from essential truths, leaving many unaware of the potential consequences of their dietary choices. As discussions about these issues gain traction, particularly with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially influencing future policy, there is a possibility that these long-ignored topics may finally receive the attention they deserve, prompting a reevaluation of dietary practices that have been taken for granted.

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