3. Some Cooking Oils
Many common cooking oils contain a type of fat called omega-6 fatty acids . Omega-6 fats aren't necessarily bad — your body uses them for energy and normal growth.
But your omega-6 fats need to be in a careful balance with omega-3 fats that you can get from foods like salmon, mackerel, and flaxseed. If you eat too much omega-6 fat, it can throw off this balance, which triggers inflammation.
Some common cooking oils that contain omega-6 fats include:
- Corn oil.
- Canola oil.
- Sunflower oil.
- Safflower oil.
- Peanut oil.
18
121 reads
The idea is part of this collection:
Learn more about food with this collection
How to stay motivated
How to create a workout routine
Proper form and technique for home workouts
Related collections
Similar ideas to 3. Some Cooking Oils
Oils to consider
Experts advise opting for an oil lower in saturated fat and higher in other types of fats that are healthy in moderation.
Polyunsaturated fat (including Omega 3 and 6) and monounsaturated fat reduce cholesterol levels. They also provide es...
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates