Interventional Cardiologist in Hubli Dr Santosh Palled shares three common cooking oil mistakes in North Karnataka that many families may unknowingly make every day.
The quantity of oil we use, the type of oil we choose and the way we cook with it can all influence our overall heart health.
Making a few simple changes in everyday cooking can help support a more heart healthy lifestyle.
1 Using Too Much Cooking Oil
One of the most common cooking oil mistakes is using excessive oil in everyday meals.
According to Dr Santosh Palled, Interventional Cardiologist in Hubli, a practical household guideline is to keep visible cooking oil consumption to around 0.5 litre per person per month, depending on individual dietary and medical requirements.
Even if you are using a commonly preferred cooking oil, the quantity of oil matters.
For better heart health, try to:
- Measure oil instead of pouring it directly
- Reduce frequent deep-fried foods
- Prefer steaming, boiling, grilling or sautéing when possible
- Keep overall oil consumption under control
Healthy cooking is not only about choosing the best cooking oil for heart health. It is equally important to control how much oil you use.
2 Using the Same Type of Oil for Years
Many families in North Karnataka traditionally use oils such as groundnut oil for most of their cooking.
Dr Santosh Palled explains that depending only on one source of cooking oil for a very long time may not provide the variety of fats available from different edible oils.
Instead, families can consider using different suitable oils at different times, such as:
- Groundnut oil
- Sunflower oil
- Sesame oil
- Rice bran oil
Different oils have different fatty acid compositions. Maintaining variety, while controlling the total quantity consumed, can be part of a balanced diet.
This does not mean you need to change oils frequently. The focus should be on moderation and variety in dietary fat sources.
3 Avoid Using Every Oil for Deep Frying
Another important heart healthy cooking tip is to select cooking oil according to the method of preparation.
According to Dr Santosh Palled Cardiologist in Hubli, oils commonly chosen for routine cooking or cold-pressed oils should not automatically be treated as the best choice for prolonged deep frying.
For high-temperature cooking, the heat stability and smoke point of the particular oil should be considered.
More importantly, families should:
- Avoid frequent deep frying
- Avoid overheating cooking oil
- Avoid repeatedly reheating and reusing the same frying oil
- Use oils according to the cooking method
When using oils such as olive oil or cold-pressed oils, choose the type and cooking temperature appropriately rather than assuming every variety is suitable for prolonged deep frying.
Cooking Oil and Heart Health Are Closely Connected
As Dr Santosh Palled, Heart Specialist in Hubli, explains, maintaining a healthy heart does not mean completely avoiding cooking oil.
The goal is to make smarter everyday choices.
Use less oil, maintain variety in your dietary fat sources and avoid unnecessary deep frying.
Small improvements in your daily cooking habits can contribute to better cardiovascular health, especially when combined with regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and control of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Consult Dr Santosh Palled Interventional Cardiologist in Hubli
For heart health evaluation, preventive cardiac care and guidance regarding cardiovascular risk factors, consult Dr Santosh Palled, Interventional Cardiologist in Hubli.
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