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Choosing Oils for Weight Loss
For 1,600 calorie diet one needs 5 teaspoons of oils/fats. Avoid trans-fats, minimize
saturated fats, include omega3 fatty acids
1. Avoid transfats such as: Vanaspati, Margarine
2. Minimize saturated fats such as: Ghee, Butter, Coconut, Lard
3. Choose plant oils high in Omega 3 fatty acids. Canola oil is preferred
Cooking Oil
Canola oil has the best Omega 3 ratio available. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration even allowed the product to carry a label for heart health.
Salad Oil
Use Canola oil or a blend of oils. where One part of Extra virgin Olive oil is added to 3 parts of Canola oil.
Cooking Oil Sprays
The basic purpose of using sprays is to reduce the amount of the oil used.
Pam and Mazola are two leading brands.