OIL IS WELL
If
you're confused about which cooking oil to add to your meal
read this guide
lengths
to avoid anything remotely oily, or fried. Yes, oily dabbas are
cringe
worthy. But ask your grandmum and she'll perhaps explain to you
how certain oils were indispensable in the
kitchen and provided the body
the
nutrition it actually needs.Few oils, in fact, are vital for the human body
to function properly. Here's weighing their
many pros and cons.
Coconut
oil
Coconut
oil is extracted from the white, meaty part of dried coconuts.
It
adds a nutty, sweet texture to the food.
UPSIDE
»
Helps with sluggish thyroids as it raises the temperature of the body and
increases
its metabolism.» The high saturated fat content in the oil helps to
keep
the skin hydrated.
DOWNSIDE
»
It has high amounts of saturated fats.
»
It is known to put the heart at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Olive
oil
It
has been an essential part of the Mediterranean diet for years and is the
current
favourite of the health conscious .
»
The Mediterranean region calls it a heart-friendly oil, as it reduces
cholesterol levels of the body.
»
Known to be gentle on the stomach, olive oil helps in checking the
growth
of gallstones and stomach ulcers.
»
It is unstable when heated, as it mixes with free chemicals and
becomes hydrogenated, which may produce
harmful trans-fatty acids.
»
Olive oil tends to lower one's blood sugar level.
Diabetics
should specially limit its intake.
Mustard
Oil
The
oil is a big component of Indian cooking. It's used extensively for
massages
as it increases blood circulation.
»
Its consumption helps the intestine produce digestive juices.
»
It is antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory.
»
Intake of copious amounts of mustard oil can cause respiratory issues,
diarrhoea
and anaemia.
»
When taken orally in raw form, mustard oil can cause irritation and
inflammation
of the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and intestines.
Groundnut
oil Used largely in East Asian food, groundnut or peanut oil
is commonly used for frying because of its
high smoking point.
»
The sweet-flavoured peanut oil is almost free from cholesterol and is
low in saturated fats.
»
Peanut oil is rich in resveratrol, which is known to prevent degenerative
nerve
disease.
»
People suffering from peanut allergy should avoid food cooked in this
oil,
since they are susceptible to rashes and swelling.
Rice
Bran oil
Rice
Bran oil is extracted from the outer brown layer of rice. It has a
mild
flavour and also a high smoking point.
»
It improves blood cholesterol by reducing total plasma cholesterol and
triglycerides.
It also helps increase the proportion of good cholesterol
in
the body.
»
It helps alleviate menopausal symptoms.
»
Lowers the amount of blood calcium in the body.
While this discourages the formation of kidney stones, it also makes
one
vulnerable to hypocalcemia.
» Too much of it in one's diet can make one suffer ir regular
bowel
movements.
MM
7OCT15
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