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Choose Oils Wisely: Health Tips for Cooking

10/2/2025

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For cooking, use sunflower or rapeseed oil; olive oil is better for salads.
Deep frying requires smoke-point oils; extra virgin olive oil is unsuitable due to its low smoke point.
Vegetable and sunflower oils are budget-friendly and contain healthy fats.
Modern margarines have minimal trans fats and can reduce bad cholesterol; guidelines keep saturated fat below 10% of calories.

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For cooking, use sunflower or rapeseed oil; olive oil is better for salads.
Deep frying requires smoke-point oils; extra virgin olive oil is unsuitable due to its low smoke point.
Vegetable and sunflower oils are budget-friendly and contain healthy fats.
Modern margarines have minimal trans fats and can reduce bad cholesterol; guidelines keep saturated fat below 10% of calories.