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In today’s run -of -the -mill life, the use of refined oil in the kitchen has become common. This oil decorated in bright bottles may seem cheap and convenient, but do you know that this oil is harming your health secretly? A recent report of the Kerala Ayurvedic University of Research Center has highlighted the dangers of refined oil, according to which this oil is causing untimely deaths of about 2 million people every year worldwide. Come, understand the black truth of this “refined oil danger” and know how small changes can save your health.

Poisonous journey of refined oil: from seed to bottle

In the process of making refined oil, seeds are passed by chemicals such as high temperature, caustic soda, sulfur and acid. This process destroys its nutrients in the name of “purifying” the oil and produces poisonous trans-fats. Oil is heated to 200–260 ° C in stages such as de-guming, neutralization, bleaching and D-Odorization, making carcinogenic aldehyde such as malon-dyladhyids and 4-hydroxy-nonnells. These elements not only damage DNA, but also weaken the repair system of cells, which scientific “mutzenic bombs”.

Health havoc: Refined oil side effects

Regular intake of refined oil gives rise to many serious diseases. Research suggests that frequent heated oil can increase plasma triglyceride up to 150%, which increases the risk of heart attack, paralysis, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol imbalance. Not only this, this oil can also cause impotence, infertility, cancer (such as prostate, breast and colorectal), kidney liver failure and skin diseases. According to experts, more than 1% trans-fat consumption daily increases the risk of heart diseases by 23%.

Healthy options: adopt raw thick oil

To avoid refined oil hazards, experts recommend the use of cold-pressed or raw condensed oils such as mustard, coconut and olive oil. These oils are rich in antioxidants such as polyphinols and vitamin Es, which reduce oxidative stress and help reduce LDL cholesterol by 18 mg/DL. Extra virgin olive oil for salad dressing, mustard or sesame oil in children’s food and 30 grams of nuts (almond, pistachio, walnut) can maintain good fat balance in your body.

Kitchen changes: seven easy remedies

Make some easy changes to your kitchen to avoid the side effects of refined oil. Avoid deep-fringing and do not heat the oil more than 180 ° C. Do not use the oil used once again. While purchasing a packaged food, check the “Phvo” (parietal hydrogenated vegetable oil) on the label and avoid such products. Limit the intake of high-omega-6 oils like pamoline and sunflower oil. With these small steps you can reduce the dangers of refined oil to a great extent.

Government’s role: Need for policy change

The government should take strict steps to curb the dangers of refined oil. The policy of limiting trans-fat to 2% on the lines of Denmark should be implemented. Refined oil should be banned in schools and hospitals and providing raw thick oil on subsidy to BPL families. It is also necessary to make the label a warning of “high refined oil danger” on packaged food. In collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, rural women can be given subsidy of cold-prashed oil units, so that the production and use of healthy oil will increase.