There are a number of ways for you to easily boost your health by simply using a different cooking oil. We’ve uncovered some key tips on how to improve your well-being by looking at the cooking oil you’re purchasing. These include:
- Eat Less Oil
You read right! While we’re trying to promote high-oleic canola oil, it is still recommended to limit the amount you ingest on a daily basis. Domestic authoritative nutritionists and edible oil experts suggest adults limit their daily intake of cooking oils to as little as 25 grams per person. It might sound like little, but think of it this way; the less you eat, the more you’ll enjoy it when you use it!
- Only Buy “The Good Stuff”
Some of the valuable nutrients our bodies need can only be ingested through edible vegetable oil. Cooking oil is one of the most essential and necessary nutrients for the human body, as it is a source of 70% of the human body’s fatty acids. However, excessive amounts of unhealthy, saturated fatty acids will inevitably increase cholesterol. So, the best solution would be to consume oil that contains unsaturated fatty acids that lower blood lipids and prevent blood clotting. When in doubt, choose cooking oils rich in oleic acid – and make sure they’re good quality, too.
- There’s a Method to Cooking the Oil
That’s right. You can’t just pour the oil in the pan and continue watching your favourite show while the oil heats up…it’s always best to use a low-temperature cooking method and avoid repeatedly heating the oil in the same pot. Excessive oil temperatures will not only affect the chemical structure of the oil, but also the way the body absorbs and digests it. It can destroy fat-soluble vitamins A, E, and D and reduce its overall nutritional value. The best way to cook food, would be to either steam, boil, stew, blanch, or keep frying to a minimum.
- Choose the Smaller Packet that Won’t Oxidise Easily
Oxidative rancidity is what happens when cooking oil is opened and left to stand for an extended period of time. That is why it’s best to select the smallest packet with stable oil quality and use it as soon as possible. And, of course, the higher the oleic acid content, the better the stability. In fact, the shelf life of high-oleic canola oil is almost double that of ordinary cooking oil. This means that oxidisation and rancidity are less likely to occur.
…And there you have it! In conclusion, we suggest using Zhongke Oil for any type of cooking. It’s not only tons healthier, but it’s also much tastier than conventional cooking oils we’re used to.
Here’s to a healthy heart and a long happy life sith Hiola International, Australian farmers, Zhongke Oil, and Shaanxi Hybrid Canola Research Centre. We’re proud to be creating the ultimate, healthiest alternative to unhealthy cooking habits.
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