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We all use oil in our diet. It not only enhances the taste of food, but also provides the necessary energy to the body, but do you know that some oils (Cooking Oils) are slowly hollowing out our body from inside?

 

Yes, there are many such oils which are silently harming our health. In this article, we are going to tell you about 5 such oils (Worst Cooking Oils), which we should use wisely.

 

5 oils are harmful for health Refined Oil

 

Refined oil is one of the most widely used oils, but it is very harmful for health. It contains high amounts of trans fatty acids which increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

 

Hydrogenated Oil

To make this oil, the oil is saturated with hydrogen gas. This oil remains solid even at low temperatures and is used in many packaged food items. Hydrogenated oil increases cholesterol and also increases the risk of heart diseases.

 

Palm Oil

Palm oil contains high amounts of saturated fat which increases the risk of heart disease. Apart from this, forests are cleared on a large scale for the production of palm oil which is also harmful for the environment.

 

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil is usually a mixture of different oils, which may include soybean oil, corn oil and sunflower oil. These oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3 fatty acids. The right ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is very important for our body, but their imbalance can cause inflammation and many other health problems.

 

Peanut oil

Peanut oil is also rich in saturated fat, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Apart from this, peanut oil also has a high possibility of causing allergies.

 

Why are these oils harmful?

  • Trans Fatty Acids: These fatty acids are harmful for the body and increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
  • Saturated Fat: These fatty acids also increase the risk of heart diseases.
  • Free Radicals: Repeated heating of oil causes the formation of free radicals which damage the cells and increase the risk of cancer.

How to protect yourself?

  • Avoid using refined oil.
  • Avoid packed food items containing hydrogenated oils.
  • Avoid using palm oil.
  • Do not reuse the leftover oil.
  • Use minimal oil while cooking.
  • Use healthy oils like olive oil, coconut oil and mustard oil.

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