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Story: So many misconceptions about oil!
The most important thing in a healthy lifestyle is healthy eating. And a lot of healthy eating depends on the oil used in food. So there is a lot of information about oil on the internet. Some of which may be true, some are partially true, and some have no basis.
The benefits of unrefined or extra virgin olive oil are endless. Several studies have shown that this type of oil is very beneficial, especially for heart disease. It is better to eat extra virgin olive oil without making salads or cooking. But what if you cook with this oil? Many people think that this oil produces smoke faster than ordinary oil, which is a sign of poisoning. In short, cooking with extra virgin oil can cause many diseases including cancer and heart disease. If you go online, you will find a lot of such information.
Scientists say that there is actually no basis for such information. A new study says that it is healthier to eat extra virgin oil by cooking rather than eating it as a salad with raw food. However, it is advisable to keep the heat low while cooking. However, no matter how beneficial extra virgin olive oil is, consuming more than 2 to 4 tablespoons a day can also be harmful.
The nutritional value of the oil depends on the temperature at which it is cooked. The smoking point is the temperature at which the quality of the oil starts to deteriorate during cooking.
Studies have shown that the smoking point of olive oil is 360 degrees Fahrenheit. That is, the quality of the oil is lost at temperatures higher than this. The smoking point of soybean oil is 450 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice bran oil is 490 degrees Fahrenheit. The smoking point of mustard oil is the lowest among conventional oils. Its quality starts to deteriorate at a temperature of 248 degrees Fahrenheit. And this is why mustard oil or olive oil is avoided in deep frying. It is better not to cook with mustard or olive oil on high heat.
Just because the oil is expensive does not mean that it will be healthy. More or less everyone knows that extra virgin oil is expensive. However, just because the oil is expensive does not mean that it will be healthy. Experts say that many times extra virgin olive oil is mixed with other ingredients and bottled. Although these oils are expensive, they are not healthy.
There are various types of negative campaigns online about vegetable oil. However, recent research says that vegetable oil is also healthy, it contains many beneficial ingredients. Unrefined oil does not spoil even with excessive heat. So there is no need to worry about excessive heat while cooking.
Experts say that it is better to eat at home when eating oil. Because shopkeepers use low-quality oil to save money while preparing outside food. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind what oil you are eating, not where you are eating it.
Coconut oil is popular in different parts of the subcontinent. Especially in South India and Sri Lanka. US experts say that eating coconut oil is unhealthy because of its saturated fat. Another common belief about coconut oil is that it is good for the face. If you search the internet, you can also find information that the lauric acid in coconut oil keeps bad bacteria in the mouth away. However, no credible study has found such information.
It is believed that the fatty acids in coconut oil help hair grow. However, experts say that the use of oil by individuals does more harm than good! If you regularly dye your hair, apply heat to it, or use various harmful ingredients - coconut oil can be beneficial only in these cases, but not in others. It can be said that no study has proven that coconut oil is actually healthy for hair.
Many people believe that using oil on the skin brings positive results, just like hair. There is also a common belief that using oil on the skin cures acne. However, research says that this idea is not true. Coconut oil's lauric acid has antimicrobial properties, so many people think it reduces acne-causing bacteria on the skin. The truth is, coconut oil can actually make acne worse! Especially for those with oily skin. - Editor, based on online information
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Story: So many misconceptions about oil!
The most important thing in a healthy lifestyle is healthy eating. And a lot of healthy eating depends on the oil used in food. So there is a lot of information about oil on the internet. Some of which may be true, some are partially true, and some have no basis.
The benefits of unrefined or extra virgin olive oil are endless. Several studies have shown that this type of oil is very beneficial, especially for heart disease. It is better to eat extra virgin olive oil without making salads or cooking. But what if you cook with this oil? Many people think that this oil produces smoke faster than ordinary oil, which is a sign of poisoning. In short, cooking with extra virgin oil can cause many diseases including cancer and heart disease. If you go online, you will find a lot of such information.
Scientists say that there is actually no basis for such information. A new study says that it is healthier to eat extra virgin oil by cooking rather than eating it as a salad with raw food. However, it is advisable to keep the heat low while cooking. However, no matter how beneficial extra virgin olive oil is, consuming more than 2 to 4 tablespoons a day can also be harmful.
The nutritional value of the oil depends on the temperature at which it is cooked. The smoking point is the temperature at which the quality of the oil starts to deteriorate during cooking.
Studies have shown that the smoking point of olive oil is 360 degrees Fahrenheit. That is, the quality of the oil is lost at temperatures higher than this. The smoking point of soybean oil is 450 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice bran oil is 490 degrees Fahrenheit. The smoking point of mustard oil is the lowest among conventional oils. Its quality starts to deteriorate at a temperature of 248 degrees Fahrenheit. And this is why mustard oil or olive oil is avoided in deep frying. It is better not to cook with mustard or olive oil on high heat.
Just because the oil is expensive does not mean that it will be healthy. More or less everyone knows that extra virgin oil is expensive. However, just because the oil is expensive does not mean that it will be healthy. Experts say that many times extra virgin olive oil is mixed with other ingredients and bottled. Although these oils are expensive, they are not healthy.
There are various types of negative campaigns online about vegetable oil. However, recent research says that vegetable oil is also healthy, it contains many beneficial ingredients. Unrefined oil does not spoil even with excessive heat. So there is no need to worry about excessive heat while cooking.
Experts say that it is better to eat at home when eating oil. Because shopkeepers use low-quality oil to save money while preparing outside food. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind what oil you are eating, not where you are eating it.
Coconut oil is popular in different parts of the subcontinent. Especially in South India and Sri Lanka. US experts say that eating coconut oil is unhealthy because of its saturated fat. Another common belief about coconut oil is that it is good for the face. If you search the internet, you can also find information that the lauric acid in coconut oil keeps bad bacteria in the mouth away. However, no credible study has found such information.
It is believed that the fatty acids in coconut oil help hair grow. However, experts say that the use of oil by individuals does more harm than good! If you regularly dye your hair, apply heat to it, or use various harmful ingredients - coconut oil can be beneficial only in these cases, but not in others. It can be said that no study has proven that coconut oil is actually healthy for hair.
Many people believe that using oil on the skin brings positive results, just like hair. There is also a common belief that using oil on the skin cures acne. However, research says that this idea is not true. Coconut oil's lauric acid has antimicrobial properties, so many people think it reduces acne-causing bacteria on the skin. The truth is, coconut oil can actually make acne worse! Especially for those with oily skin. - Editor, based on online information
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