Best Cooking Oils For Healthy Eating

Wellness

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By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Friday, May 13, 2011, 12:00

Use less oil, fried food is bad for health, oil leads to weight gain etc, we all hear and read about it everyday but our tastebuds which demand some good, tasty, tangy food after the days work, often forgets everything which a steaming, delicious looking and oil dripping dish is placed before it. Our body also needs fat – good fat, anf oil is an essential source but the question is which oil provides the body with good oil and other healthy nutrients? The first consideration while choosing a cooking oil is to check it for it's smoking temperature. When the oil starts smoking it releases toxic fumes and free radicals which are harmful for health.

Here are some best cooking oils for health -

1.Soybean oil - Soybean the friend to your health should also be consumed in the form of oil. This is one of the best cooking oils for health. It has been suggested by the American Dietetic Association, specialy to be used for stir frying. Soybean oil has high content of polyunsaturated fat and does not contain cholesterol. It is also a good source of omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids. These are fats which the body needs for proper functioning but does not result in flab formation.

2.Olive Oil – Olive oil has a high smoke temperature, which makes the cooking stable and prevents your food from toxic fumes, thus making it the second best cooking oil for health. Olve oil is high in saturated fat, which makes it the food for people aiming weight loss. Olive oil is best for fried food.

3.Sesame Oil – The next best cooking oil for health is the sesame oil. The use of sesame oil is prevalent in Asia and is a complete health solution. Sesame oil is high in vitamins and minerals, it is low in cholesterol, thus lowering the risk of heart diseases. Sesame oil is best to be used with non0vegetarian cooking as it controls the cholestero content of the food.

4.Fish Oil – Fish oil is used in mostly in Thai and Tibetian cuisine. It is a good source of good fat and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil is important for healthy heart, brain and immune system. Fish oil results in added flavour to the food.

5.Corn Oil – Corn oil specially beneficial for high cholesterol and health patients. It has the ability to control and improve the precense of good cholesterol in the body and promote cardiovascular health. It is also good for patients of hypertension. It is rich in a property called Thamin, which improves the metabolism of the body. Other properties of corn oil are - folic acid, vitamin B1, B5, C, E, magnesium and phosphorus.

These are some of the best cooking oils for health and food cooked in these oil promote health and so, now you can indulge yourself in some healthy at the same time delicious cuisines.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.