No more seed oils? Robert Saleh makes dietary changes for Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have removed all foods with seed oils from their cafeteria, according to a move made by new head coach Robert Saleh.
Robert Saleh has planted seeds to grow a healthier Tennessee Titans in 2026. Or, more accurately, he's removed them. "One of the first things I think we did here is get rid of all the seed oils in the building," Saleh said of the dietary changes at Vanderbilt Health Football Center on May 21.
Seed oils, often referred to as vegetable oils, include canola oil, corn oil, and sunflower oil. According to Harvard Medical School , the Omega-6 fatty acids in seed oils can cause inflammation, a common factor in heart disease and other health problems. They also commonly used in fast-food and other processed foods like potato chips.
Saleh, who is in his first year as Titans coach after nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets, has restocked the cafeteria with healthier non-seed oil options for players. With the blessing of the team's owner, of course. "Miss Amy (Adams Strunk) has allowed us to attack the budget and get the players better variety," Saleh said.
"I've been in six different (NFL) buildings and I'd put this (nutrition) staff up there with the best of them. The product they put out in the cafeteria daily is outstanding. " Experts differ on whether seed oils are necessarily bad for professional athletes, who have much different caloric needs than the average person.