1. Is olive oil really that good?
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, and its evidence of health benefits is relatively more than other oils. So olive oil is recommended by many people.
2. The price of olive oil is high. Is there a suitable substitute?
The composition of double-low rapeseed oil is close to that of olive oil, but it is much cheaper and more cost-effective.
How about peanut oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil?
Peanut oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil have one thing in common, and the proportion of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids is still too high. According to the diet structure of ordinary people in China, the proportion of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids should be increased, so these three oils are not the best recommendation.
I heard that it is healthier to eat oil instead. Is that so?
Ideally, it is beneficial to use various oils alternately. If you want to prepare more kinds, remember to buy small-capacity packaging. In short, you should choose the right oil first, and then change the oil to eat.
I heard that some oils are more suitable for cold dishes and some oils are more suitable for hot dishes?
Yes, soybean oil, linseed oil, wheat germ oil and extra virgin olive oil are more suitable for cold dishes or salads; Generally, rapeseed oil and peanut oil can be used for cooking; Palm oil, coconut oil and butter are more suitable for frying; If you don't want to change the oil, choose one of camellia oil, double-low rapeseed oil and olive oil.
6. How much oil should I eat every day?
For cooking oil, it is generally recommended to take 25~30 grams a day, which is about 2 or 3 spoonfuls of white porcelain.
7. Can I eat oil that has been at home for more than 3 years?
It is not recommended to eat. Oil may go rancid if it is kept for a long time, and the shelf life of ordinary vegetable oil is only half a year.
8. I heard that adding a vitamin E to oil can prolong the shelf life of oil?
Theoretically, yes. However, the general oil itself has vitamin E, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel. It is more important to keep it sealed and protected from light.
9. Can spicy oil still be eaten?
Stop eating. The smell of rabbits shows that the oxidation is serious, which will destroy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins in oil and fat, and also produce substances harmful to human body.
10, can genetically modified soybean oil be eaten?
You can eat. At present, there is no evidence that genetically modified foods on the market are harmful to human health.