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
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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
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Avocado oil
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Avocado oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils as it can withstand high heat and is good for searing, browning and frying food
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Virgin olive oil
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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
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Canola oil
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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
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Sunflower oil
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Rich in vitamin E, sunflower oil has a strong flavour and contains omega-6 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory properties
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Grapeseed oil
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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