2023-06-18 09:00:00
Written by Amal Allam
Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:00 PM
According to health experts, there are 7 “heart-healthy” cooking oils to use if you suffer from high cholesterol, and what you should avoid are certain cooking oils and fats because they can raise cholesterol significantly. Although it may not cause any problems at first, it is It accumulates over time, which leads to blockage of the arteries.
According to the site Daily Express This is dangerous because blocked blood vessels can lead to heart attacks and strokes .
And the site said, this blockage is usually caused by lifestyle habits including not exercising enough, smoking and alcohol intake, explaining that diet and weight gain are also major factors..
The British Heart Foundation states that “saturated and trans fats are unhealthy fats and can raise the level of ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood.” .
The Heart Institute in the United Kingdom says that unsaturated fats are healthier for the heart, explaining that there are different types of unsaturated fats known as monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, and they perform different functions in the body..
Unsaturated fats are found in plant foods and oily fish, and are usually liquid at room temperature.
The charity recommends: 7Types of cooking oil because it contains unsaturated fats to use instead of butter, coconut oil or palm oil.
These types include:
Sun flower oil
The oil extracted from the safflower plant or what is called safflower
Safflower oil
Rapeseed oil
olive oil
peanut oil
Walnut oil
corn oil
Other foods that contain trans fats include the following:
Nuts and seeds
avocado
Oily fish such as herring, mackerel, salmon and trout.
The British Heart Association adds one type Unsaturated fats Particularly good for you are omega-3 fats, the kind found in oily fish.
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