by Angelica Johnston
”The realization that most serious diseases such as heart disease are directly linked to the foods we eat, makes it very necessary to pay close attention to the oils we use in our cooking”
The fact that you are not a chef doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to the kind of cooking oil used in preparing your food, even at home. It is a reality that there are varied cooking oils in the market and some are very unhealthy, as they increase your chances of developing heart diseases amongst other health problems. Below are the top 10 healthy cooking oils you need to consider sticking to, for healthy cooking:
Grape seed oil –
This is one of the healthiest cooking oils you can find. It is particularly suitable for making toasted bread and other cereals. Its major characteristic is that it is very rich in polyunsaturated fats and contains very minimal saturated (unhealthy) fat.
Sunflower oil –
Like grape seed oil, sunflower oil is not only rich in polyunsaturated fat but is also low on saturated fat. The fact that it is a high heat cooking oil makes it an all-purpose healthy cooking oil, it’s especially good for frying foods such as chicken.
Avocado oil –
This is one of the best frying oils you can find. It is a high heat cooking oil and is very suitable for frying chicken, as it adds a unique extra flavour. You can also use it to fry fish, pork and beef. It is the best high heat cooking oil to use, in case you are dieting or in case you have diabetes, due to its mono-unsaturated fats that help in controlling the level of insulin in the body. Avocado oils can easily be purchased from grocery stores and supermarkets.
Peanut oil –
This is the best cooking oil, especially when light frying is required. It is very good for preparing recipes and dressing salads. It is a good cooking oil, considering the fact that it is very rich in mono-saturated fats and has minimal saturated fats.
Almond oil –
Go for this oil if you are diabetic. This is because it is very rich in mono-saturated fats. It is particularly very good for preparing recipes.
Olive oil –
This is one of the most renowned healthy cooking oils available. The fact that it is rich in mono-saturated fats makes it the oil of choice, if you are diabetic. It adds flavour to food and is particularly suitable for preparing such foods as chicken, vegetables and sauces.
Flaxseed oil –
Apart from being rich in polyunsaturated fats, flaxseed oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids that are necessary for proper functioning of your brain. It is also one of the oils that are healthy for your heart. It is best used as a dressing rather than for cooking.
Walnut oil –
Like with flaxseed, walnut oil is rich in polyunsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids. Apart from cooking, you can also use it for baking.
Canola oil –
This oil is very suitable if you are dieting, diabetic or if you simply want healthy cooking oil. It is very rich in polyunsaturated fats. Use it for cooking, baking and in preparing recipes.
The realization that most serious diseases such as heart disease are directly linked to the foods we eat, makes it very necessary to pay close attention to the oils we use in our cooking. Picking any of the above cooking oils and sticking to the same can be the simplest way to minimize the occurrence of these diseases. The oils are indeed readily available in grocery stores, supermarkets and other food outlets.
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Angelica Johnston is a health and fitness enthusiast and writes mainly on topics like body-building, support supplements, healthy life as well as weight loss. She works for Ultra life shop- an online supplement store.
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