
News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you know that a small mistake in your kitchen can bring you closer to a fatal disease like cancer? That mistake is reheating cooking oil. We often do this, thinking that the oil will not be wasted, but do you know how big a threat it is to your health.
Why does oil become poisonous when reheated?
When we repeatedly reheat oil, it releases toxic compounds and free radicals. These free radicals directly damage our cells, increasing the risk of cancer. Repeated heating also creates chemicals like aldehydes and pH, which are carcinogenic. This means they have the potential to cause cancer in the body.
Eat street food with caution
According to Dr. Tarang Krishna, a survey has revealed that many street food vendors in India reuse the same oil four to five times. Oil samples taken from them were found to contain toxic substances twice the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
In such a situation, the question now is what should we do?
- Always use fresh oil: Avoid reusing oil that has already been used once.
- Choose healthy options like mustard oil and peanut oil: These oils are considered good for health.
- Use olive oil wisely: Avoid pomace olive oil for cooking . Use extra virgin olive oil instead, but make sure it's used for salads or light dressings, not for frying.
- Choose baked and steamed options over fried foods: Reduce the amount of fried foods in your diet and include baked and steamed foods instead.
- Use pure ghee: If possible, use pure ghee for cooking. It's considered the safest and healthiest option.
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