Refined oil: use it every time, it reduces the risk of cholesterol and obesity, gets more nutrition
Oil is an essential part of Indian food, but whenever there is talk of health, there is definitely a discussion about the quantity and types of oil. The reason for this is that oil is considered most responsible for diseases like obesity, cholesterol, heart disease. Apart from these diseases, oil is considered to be the cause of many other diseases of the body. The question arises that which oil should be eaten after all. Which oil is beneficial for health and which is bad. What is its correct quantity and method.
A recent research has shown that using different oils in food leads to a better balance of fat and antioxidants in the body. Actually every oil has some qualities and some shortcomings. By changing these, the qualities can be increased by removing the shortcomings. Today we are going to tell our readers that which oil is more beneficial for our health.
Mustard, coconut and sesame oil is better
In answer to the question which oil is better for cooking, it can be said that mustard, coconut and sesame oil are better for cooking. By the way, 6 to 7 chemicals are used to refine any type of oil. When it is double refined, the number of chemicals increases from 12 to 14. These chemicals are very harmful. Sunflower, rice bran, groundnut, soybean, some olive oils are also refined. Mustard, coconut, olive and sesame oils are extracted by cold press technology.
At what temperature should the oil be cooked
Oil cooked in more than 180 degree flame is harmful. There are two classes of oils on the basis of smoking point. The first is high smoking point ie those that can be cooked up to 204 degree Celsius, these include avocado, canola, corn and peanut oil. Second is-low smoke point, they can be heated up to 107 degree Celsius. These include flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil, but they are not used for cooking.
Why should not eat more oil in food
The human body cannot digest excess fat. Accumulation of fat in the body increases the risk of diseases. In such a situation, fat mixed with oil starts accumulating in our body, which can cause heart related diseases and blood pressure problems. In fact, the acid derived from unsaturated fat mixes directly in the blood and increases its energy needs, while the acid derived from oil containing saturated fat collects directly in our liver, which increases the amount of cholesterol.
what is the need of oil in food
Oil is needed in the diet because it provides the body with essential fats for energy. The amount of fat in oil is considerable. It contains many fats like saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and poly unsaturated fatty acid. Apart from this, edible oils also contain many antioxidants such as tocopherols, oryzanol, carotenoids, tocotrienols, phytosterols and micronutrients. The fat found in oil is used by the body for energy. The rest improve metabolism.
In conclusion, it can be said that the body does not digest the fat obtained from oil much, it accumulates in the body, increases obesity and diseases.