Unlock Oil Secrets: Cook Smart for Family Health & Chronic Disease Prevention

• Dr Dharini Krishnan highlights that cooking oils are vital for health, requiring careful selection, cooking methods, and storage.
• Know smoke points: use stable oils (avocado, mustard, palm) for high heat; delicate oils (extra virgin olive, walnut) for low heat/finishing. Avoid reheating oils due to toxic compounds.
• Balance calorie intake: oils are calorie-dense (135 cal/tbsp); portion control and physical activity are crucial to prevent chronic diseases.
• Proper storage prevents rancidity: store oils in cool, dark places; refrigerate delicate cold-pressed oils. Rancid oils create harmful free radicals.
• Manage omega-6/omega-3 balance: seed oils are fine in moderation, paired with omega-3s, to avoid inflammation from high omega-6 ratios.

Why It Matters: Choose, use, and store cooking oils wisely for family health and chronic disease prevention.