“The food we eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison.”
That’s exactly what Refined oils are- SLOW POISONS! Did you know that Refined Oils are also called PLASTIC FATS??
Refining involves Purification which means that the oils are- Heat treated, Neutralised, Bleached, De-odorised, and contain carcinogenic preservatives like BHT, BHA to improve shelf life. The end product is colorless, odorless, tasteless, nutrient-less oil that is extremely harmful for health in the long run.
This is how Refined Oils are made-
- Oilseeds are pressed under high heat using metallic crushers.
- Oil is neutralised using phosphoric acid and caustic soda.
- Activated carbon is used to bleach the oil to lighter color.
- Isomerisation is done at high temperatures to remove natural aroma.
- Preservatives like BHT, BHA are added for so that they stay good for longer.
Recent research is demonstrating the harmful effects of consuming refined oils over a long period and direct associations are shown with increased risks of cancer.
REMEMBER, Quality of the oils used for cooking has a major impact on your health and that of your family.
