Health , Some people eat fried foods like papad, bhaji, vada in their daily meal, then two hours of eating is more... Isn't it?? Edible oil is an important part of the kitchen. This oil is used for cooking, but do you know that it enhances the taste of food? How harmful is oil consumption for the body? Also, how much oil does the human body require per day? FDA i.e. Food and Drug Administration has given important information in this regard… Know..
How much oil should be consumed for good health?
In our kitchen, almost everything from breakfast to dinner is prepared with the help of oil. According to health experts, oil is not that good for health, but when? When you use too much oil in your food. Oil in small and moderate quantities is essential for good health. Because some essential nutrients and fats are present in oil, which are essential for the body. How much oil to use daily? Which oil is better? What is pure oil? Which oil is best for cooking vegetables? If you also have such questions, then in today's article we are going to tell you what the world's largest organization FDA i.e. Food and Drug Administration says.
How much oil should be consumed daily?
According to the FDA, the human body needs an average of one and a half teaspoons of oil per day. This means that you should not consume more than 20 grams of oil in a day. If you are suffering from any disease then it would be better if you use good quality oil or reduce the quantity of oil.
Is refined oil good?
FDA says that consumption of refined oil in food is no less than poison, so start eating these 4 oils from today itself.
Disadvantages of eating too oily food
Consuming too much oil can cause many heart related diseases. Heart attack, blockage in arteries or cholesterol, most of these diseases have the same cause. That's oil…
Stomach swelling, pain and diarrhea
Intestinal disturbances may occur
This can lead to weight gain and obesity
You may be at risk for heart disease and stroke
Diabetes may be a problem
rash may occur
Brain functioning may be affected
Ways to eat less oily food
According to nutritionist and dietician Shikha Aggarwal Sharma, the first step to eating less oil is to avoid fried foods, according to a news agency. Fried food contains three times more oil than the daily requirement, which increases your cholesterol. Eat boiled, baked or steamed food instead of fried food. Also avoid fancy salads, which use high-fat dressings to enhance flavor. Use less oil or ghee while making poli.
How to cook vegetables with less oil?
According to Dr. Sikh, while cooking pulses or vegetables, take the amount of oil or ghee according to the quantity of food being cooked. One spoon oil is enough for 2-3 people. Even if there are many people in the family, do not use more than two spoons of oil. Cook food on low or medium flame to avoid burning on the bottom of the pan.
Which is the best oil for cooking?
sesame and peanut oil
Instead of refined oil, you can use sesame or peanut oil. This oil does not spoil even when heated and is very suitable for Indian kitchen.
coconut and mustard oil
These are cold oils and can be used for any type of cooking and have a long shelf life.
olive oil
You can use olive oil for frying or roasting vegetables. But remember not to use olive oil on high flame, as it can spoil if it gets too hot.
sunflower oil
Sunflower oil may be helpful against heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, chronic inflammation and arthritis. FDA has also considered this oil good for health.
(Note: All the above things are given as information to the readers. ABP does not make any claims to me.)
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