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Next time you cook up a storm or scan an ingredient list, steer clear of these bad-for-you oils.
“Chronic, low-grade inflammation is the root cause of many diseases common to Western society. This inflammation is the result of, in part, an imbalance in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids,” said Trista K. Best, registered dietitian, Balance One Supplements. “Both are essential fatty acids, but omega-6 is highly inflammatory when it outnumbers omega-3’s and it is consumed in large amounts in the standard American diet.”
When you can, reach for nutrient-dense olive oil, which research shows can cut the risk of disease, and even help you live longer. In fact, olive oil is one of the healthiest foods for your heart and loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.
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For salad dressings, we love extra virgin olive oil. While cooking, EVOO or regular olive oil is an excellent choice, as is a bit of ghee (clarified butter) or butter. Read below on which cooking oils to eliminate from your diet.
Experts say you should steer clear of several bad-for-you oils when cooking such as corn oil and sunflower oil.
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Corn oil
One oil in particular that has created this imbalance in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is corn oil, said Best.
“This oil is relatively cheap and has a high smoke point. This makes corn oil a popular option for frying foods,” said Best. “Corn oil is 57 percent omega-6 and 29 percent omega-3 fatty acids, with saturated and omega-9 fats making up the rest.”
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Jay Cowin, registered nutritionist and director of formulations for ASYSTEM, also noted that corn oil is not as healthy as people may think.
“It’s full of polyunsaturated fatty acids like Omega-6, which can cause inflammation and liver damage,” he said.
“When buying cooking oils, it’s important to know and understand that we need a…
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