Fried food is not good even for healthy people, and if you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to steam or bake it.
Many people mistakenly believe that the harm lies only in the crispy crust that forms. In fact, the problem is much broader and deeper.
Neurologist, vegetologist, candidate of medical sciences, assistant of the biochemistry department of Kazan Medical University Ksenia Ovsyannikova answered this question for the publication " Doctor Peter ".
Sunflower oil
According to the expert, this product poses a health hazard in itself, even without heating.
This product releases free radicals, which accelerate aging, even at room temperature.
The oil becomes even more harmful when heated. Therefore, you cannot cook with sunflower oil.
Oil production
It is also worth considering that sunflower oil undergoes several purification procedures during production.
As a result, it is not possible to completely cleanse the finished product from the chemicals used for this purpose.
What to fry on then?
Contrary to popular belief, it is better to fry in coconut or animal fat such as lard.
These products “do not oxidize, smoke or emit carcinogens,” and the food retains its natural flavor.
Under no circumstances should you reuse oil that has already been used for frying.
For salad dressings, it is better to use unrefined cold-pressed vegetable oils.
Even olive oil is recommended to be used only for seasoning dishes, and not for frying.
