With the improvement of people's living standards, there are more and more types of edible oil, from common peanut oil, soybean oil to olive oil, camellia oil, etc., which is dazzling. So, which cooking oil is better? How do we choose?
First of all, we need to understand the nutrients and characteristics of different types of edible oils. Vegetable oils mainly contain unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid, while animal oils mainly contain saturated fatty acids. Different types of cooking oil also have different usage scenarios and characteristics when cooking.
According to different groups of people and needs, we can choose the edible oil that suits us. For the elderly, due to the higher risk of cardiovascular disease, vegetable oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids should be chosen, such as olive oil, tea oil, etc.; For children and adolescents, it is necessary to ensure adequate nutritional intake, and can choose edible oils rich in linoleic acid and linolenic acid, such as sunflower oil, corn oil, etc.; For pregnant and lactating women, it is necessary to ensure adequate intake of nutrients such as vitamin E and minerals, and you can choose edible oils rich in these nutrients, such as grapeseed oil, wheat germ oil, etc.
When choosing an edible oil, we also need to pay attention to the following:
1.Do not consume in excess. Although edible oil can provide essential nutrients to the human body, excessive consumption can lead to excess energy and increase the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc. According to the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, the daily intake of edible oil per person should be controlled between 25-30 grams.
2.Avoid frequent changes to different types of cooking oil. The nutrient content and characteristics of each cooking oil are different, and if changed frequently, it may lead to an imbalance in the nutrient intake. It is recommended to choose one or several edible oils that are suitable for you according to your own needs and the nutritional content of the edible oil, and stick to it for a long time.
3.Pay attention to how cooking oil is stored and used. Edible oil is prone to oxidation and deterioration, so it should be stored away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. When using, the principle of "less and more attendance" should be followed to avoid waste caused by pouring too much at one time. In addition, try to avoid reusing the same bottle of cooking oil at high temperatures to avoid health effects.
4.Choose the right cooking oil according to the cooking style and the characteristics of the food. Different types of cooking oils have different cooking characteristics and application scenarios. For example, when frying food at high temperatures, you can choose cooking oils with high stability, such as palm oil or peanut oil; When cooking at low temperatures or cold dressing, you can choose vegetable oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as olive oil or tea oil.
To sum up, choosing the right edible oil for yourself needs to consider many factors, including your own health status, the nutrients and characteristics of the edible oil, storage and use methods, etc. In our daily life, we should mix different types of cooking oil reasonably to ensure adequate nutrient intake, and at the same time pay attention to controlling the amount of consumption and maintain a healthy lifestyle.