Nutritionist dispels popular myth about olive oil's superiority over sunflower oil

14.07.2023 12:29

It is generally accepted that sunflower oil is harmful to health, and in cooking, preference should be given to olive oil.

But nutritionist Andrey Kabanov, in a conversation with Lenta.ru , noted that in fact all vegetable oils are beneficial for the human body.

They lead to a decrease in “bad” cholesterol and reduce the likelihood of developing heart and vascular diseases.

At the same time, as Kabanov noted, a person receives greater benefits from a balanced consumption of such products.

Therefore, both products can be safely used during cooking.

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The nutritionist spoke in more detail about sunflower oil.

He recalled that this product contains many vitamins, the antioxidant vitamin E, and the oil is also saturated with omega-6 fatty polyunsaturated acids.

By comparison, olive oil is high in monounsaturated omega-9s.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor