The truth about the most popular oil

Not all types of oils are safe for our body

Opinion of dietitian Olha Naboka

"It is advisable to eliminate oils that contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids and oils that contain omega-6 from the diet.

These are sunflower and corn oils. When cooked, these oils form congeneric substances. These substances, in turn, cause discomfort in the intestines and, as a result, the failure to absorb food.

An excess of omega-6 contained in sunflower and corn oil provokes the activation of all inflammatory processes in the body. Chronic diseases begin to worsen. That is why sunflower and corn oil should be removed from the diet and replaced with olive oil.

However, I do not recommend eating fried foods, even with olive oil. It is good to add olive oil to salads, soups, and sauces, but fried foods should be minimized."

You need to know how to choose the right vegetable oil

The opinion of nutritionist Serhii Antoniuk

"Sunflower oil is a common product. Like olive oil, it does not contain 3 omega fats, but it does contain a lot of 6 omega fats, which include essential linolenic acid. It is necessary for the production of prostaglandin E1, which fights against cancer, cardiovascular disease, joint disease, and autoimmune problems.

Scientists have proven that if 6-omega acids come with foods in excess, then premature aging occurs and the above diseases will line up to be your uninvited guests, as an increase in inflammatory eicosanoids occurs. This leads to vasoconstriction and narrowing of the bronchi.

Given that sunflower oil also contains a lot of vitamin E and trace elements, the product is definitely very useful, but only if it is present in our diet in moderation. If you have skin diseases, you should think about the amount of sunflower oil you consume and refuse to use it.

How to choose sunflower oil?

The highest quality and safest oil is extra virgin. You will be lucky if you find oil that has not been heat-treated. You'll be even luckier if you don't come across oil that is extracted from oilcake by using hexane, a fat solvent similar to gasoline, to increase profits. The technology is legitimate, but it's up to us and our children to decide whether we need it.

It's the same with deodorization. The oil loses its odor, but when it is heat-treated, it becomes a concentrated reservoir of free radicals that lead to cancer, heart attack, and other problems.

The conclusion is simple: refined, deodorized oil is dangerous to health."