A cardiologist’s view on the challenge of oil freezing

As a journalist always looking for intriguing stories, the buzz surrounding the ‘Freezing Oil Challenge’ piqued my curiosity. What exactly does this challenge entail, and what deeper insights lie beneath it? Armed with questions and a thirst for knowledge, I embarked on a journey to discover the truth behind this viral sensation.

During my research, I came across Aproko Doctor’s video content on social media explaining why certain cooking oils freeze.

According to him, some oils contain high levels of saturated fats, while others contain high levels of unsaturated fats. Oils high in saturated fats tend to freeze when stored in the refrigerator. He further clarified that oils high in unsaturated fats, such as soybean oil and olive oil, do not freeze in the refrigerator. He advised consumers to read product labels and check nutritional information to make the right choice when selecting cooking oil.

This information led me to more unanswered questions about saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and trans fats. To paint a comprehensive picture, I knew I needed more expert insights. I contacted Dr. Monisola Adanijo, a respected cardiologist whose expertise in cardiovascular health could provide valuable perspectives.

Dr. Adanijo, like Aproko Doctor, emphasized the importance of being careful with trans fat. However, she also explained the harmful effects of oils rich in saturated fats as these fats increase the cholesterol levels in your body, leading to health problems like heart disease, stroke, etc. While unsaturated fatty acids lower the cholesterol levels in your body, they yes. good for your health.

She pointed out that many unhealthy cooking oils are rich in saturated fats and available in the Nigerian market. How can a consumer understand that your cooking oil contains high levels of unhealthy saturated fats?

She suggested a simple test: If an oil solidifies in the refrigerator, it most likely contains high levels of saturated fat. While oils rich in healthy unsaturated fat will not freeze.

She urged consumers to be careful when selecting their vegetable oil. Dr. Adanijo advised to check the product level very carefully to choose the right healthy oil. Oil high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and low in saturated fats is the best choice.

This is because polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are good for heart health and lower cholesterol, while fatty acids high in saturated fats are bad for health.

Oils like olive oil and soybean oil are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are good for your heart health and are low in saturated fat. A good example is Golden Terra Soya Oil, which is available in our market.

As I completed my research, I reflected on how the oil freezing challenge may have temporarily captured our attention, but its implications resonate far beyond the confines of social media and remind us of the profound interplay between health and our daily choices from the right. cooking oil brands when preparing our family meals.