Know Which One is the Healthiest: Refined Cooking Oil v/s Sunflower Oil

The type of cooking oil you are using can make or break your health! Home cooks generally remain confused about what oil to pick as they have a lot of options to choose from. If you are one of those who use refined oil for daily cooking- then here is what you need to know! 

• Refined cooking oil

The label refined or processed is something that categorizes a food item as least healthy and similar is the case with refined cooking oil. Refined cooking oil goes through by various chemical processes such as treating with acid, purified with alkali, bleached, neutralized, or added fragrance. This process of extraction can create Trans Fats which is extremely unhealthy and can lead to various health complications. Consumption of refined oil can create digestive issues, respiratory diseases and can also increase the risk of various types of cancer and health problems. 

• Sunflower oil 

Sunflower oil is also a type of refined oil as unrefined sunflower oil cannot be stabilised while heating and can lead to venomous composites. Sunflower oil offers a wide variety of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats that are extremely beneficial for overall health. Consumption of sunflower oil can promote heart health, boost energy levels, enhance digestion and enhance immunity. Make sure to not heat sunflower oil at high temperatures and use it only once to avoid the production of harmful compounds.

Footnote

Refined oil is extremely harmful to the health and hence the usage of refined oil for regular cooking a strict no! Always choose sunflower oil to cook your food as it provides various healthy nutrients that can make your meals wholesome and delicious. Always use the lesser quantities of oil while cooking your food in order to make yourself all hale and hearty. 

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