India, Oct. 15 -- In recent times, seed oils have come under attack, with social media and wellness trends linking them to rising metabolic issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disease. Indian cuisine, often perceived as heavy and oily, has been singled out in these discussions, and recent surveyssuggest that overconsumption of oils, refined flour, and sugar could be damaging the nation's health.

In an exclusive interview with HT Lifestyle, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor addresses these concerns, explaining why seed oils aren't the enemy. Known for bringing Indian cuisine to households through shows like Khana Khazana and building a culinary empire, Kapoor emphasises that the Indian thali is inherently balanced. "Home-coo...