By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 31, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Cooking Oils To Reduce Cholesterol

The oil you use to cook food has a profound impact on your health. Cooking oils with low smoke points are healthier than those with high smoke points

Here are some cooking oils that can help reduce your cholesterol levels. However, cooking oils must be consumed in moderation as eating excess of oily food is not healthy

Avocado oil

Avocado oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils as it can withstand high heat and is good for searing, browning and frying food

Virgin olive oil

Virgin olive oil has a very low smoke point and is considered healthy for cooking. It has monounsaturated fats called oleic acid that help prevent oxidation of bad cholesterol

Canola oil

Derived from rapeseed, this oil is healthy as it contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower bad cholesterol levels. It is good for cooking foods that require high-heat

Sunflower oil

Rich in vitamin E, sunflower oil has a strong flavour and contains omega-6 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory properties

Grapeseed oil

This oil has a mild taste and a medium to high smoke point. It is excellent for cooking foods on high heat and stir-fries. It is rich in vitamin E which is good for cardiovascular health