Cooking oil is an essential part of our everyday meals. From preparing breakfast to cooking family favourites, it plays an important role in our food and kitchens. Yet, many people tend to associate cooking oil with health concerns, often overlooking the fact that the type and quality of oil we consume also matter.

According to Dr Yousuf Kamal Mirza, Senior Consultant Physician at Aga Khan University Hospital and Tabba Heart and Medilink Clinics, fats, just like carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins, are an integral part of our health. The key is understanding which fats to choose and what to look for in the cooking oil we use every day, he also emphasises that choosing a cooking oil should go beyond taste, price and everyday convenience. Consumers should pay attention to its nutritional composition, quality and performance during cooking.

Dr Mirza highlights five important considerations when selecting cooking oil:

1. Zero Cholesterol and Unsaturated Fats: Choose cooking oils that are cholesterol-free and contain unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as important nutritional attributes to consider when making informed choices for everyday cooking and supports heart health“
2. Omega 3 and Omega 6: Essential fatty acids that support normal bodily functions.
3. Vitamins A, D and E: Important fat-soluble vitamins that contribute to various bodily functions.
4. Less Oil Absorption: An important consideration for the amount of oil absorbed by food during cooking.
5. High Quality Refining: An essential factor in the quality of cooking oil.

Interestingly, these five considerations come together in Mezan 5 PRO, featuring Omega 3 and 6, Vitamins A, D & E, Zero Cholesterol, Less Oil Absorption and High Quality Refining.

So, perhaps the question isn’t whether cooking oil belongs in our food, but whether we are choosing the right cooking oil for our everyday meals.

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