A magical operation has set off a wave in the food circle, and that is to "absorb oil" from food. Whether it's the fat in the pork rib soup or the layer of oil on the instant noodle soup, it's being carefully absorbed. Intrigued by this emerging dietary trend, I decided to try it out and find out if it's really safe and necessary.
The oil-absorbing paper floor is soft, has a strong fit, and the surface is slightly concave and convex. In general, blotting paper is a beauty gadget used to absorb excess oil from the face, but it is used to absorb oil from food. Is this unique oil suction operation really safe?
I consulted a professional dietitian. She said that oil blotting paper can have a certain oil absorption effect, but it does not completely replace the importance of a healthy diet.
Some of the fats in food are needed by the body, and excessive oil absorption may lead to nutritional imbalances. Moreover, the oil absorption effect of oil blotting paper is limited, and it cannot remove all the grease. This professional reminded me that if the food is too greasy, you can choose to remove the oil from the surface in moderation when eating, but it is not recommended to remove the oil too much through blotting paper.
Blotting paper is mainly made of natural plant fibers as raw materials and made through a special process. Therefore, in terms of material, oil blotting paper does not contain harmful substances and is basically safe. However, some commercially available oil blotting paper may add some flavors, preservatives and other ingredients.
The body is 55% to 65% water, and the fat we consume provides the body with the energy it needs, and the excess is stored as fat. In cases of starvation or extreme cold, these fats are burned to provide the body with energy to maintain the proper functioning of various organs.
Fats not only contribute to the proper functioning of organs, but also play an important role in the nervous system, and one of the key lipids is called sphingomyelin. It makes up our nervous system and at the same time forms the myelin sheath that protects nerve cells.
The loss of lipids affects the functioning of the nervous system, making it lose its ability to receive information from the outside world. Fats in the stomach help digestion and speed up the metabolic cycle. Eating too little can cause constipation, and severe constipation can make people look yellow; In addition, not eating oil for a long time will also cause the oil in the skin to slowly lose, making the skin dull. Therefore, proper fat intake is the key to maintaining human health.
In order to reduce fat intake, we can start with daily eating habits and develop the habit of light eating. When cooking food, choose the right amount of oil to use, such as steaming, boiling, stewing, etc., instead of frying and re-frying. Not only is this more healthy, but it also reduces your cooking oil intake.
Excess grease can also be removed from food in a simple manual way, and when the food is liquid, the grease can be gradually skimmed; For solid food, you can wash it in hot water before you eat it. Not only can these tips help reduce the amount of fat you eat, but they can also lead to a healthier diet.
We can also choose to consume some low-fat ingredients, such as lean meats, vegetables, fruits, etc., to maintain a balanced diet. When choosing edible oils, you can give preference to healthy oils such as olive oil and avoid excessive use of animal oils or highly processed cooking oils.
By cultivating a light diet, changing the way we cook, and employing a few simple methods of oil cleansing, we are able to better control our fat intake and thus maintain our health. Such a lifestyle is not only good for the body, but also helps to form good eating habits