Most cuisines have oil in their method of cooking. There are several cooking oils. While there was no concern expressed in the good old days now recommendations are made based on their saturated fat content.
Coconut oil is one such oil that is used by many. Researchers are however not sure on their recommendations. While saturated fat is indeed considered bad for one’s health there are grades in saturated fat and coconut oil has low grade saturated fat.
Saturated fat contributes to LDL the bad cholesterol which blocks the arteries leading to a bad heart. Every attempt is made by consumers to avoid this mishap. Many go for olive oil which is the safest but this oil is very expensive.
The question remains about coconut oil. Going by my mother’s good health who only used coconut oil in her cooking makes me wonder whether I should go by this observation and switch over to coconut oil. As a child I was brought up eating food that had coconut oil but with all the conflicting reports we no longer use coconut oil in our cooking.
We have coconut trees in our garden and therefore it would be cheaper for us to use coconut oil. Also being used to this cooking medium food tastes better compared to other oils.
But until such time there are clear recommendations of its safe use I will not switch back. We are now used to sunflower oil which is light and researchers are singing its praises as it is low in saturated fat.
It is not just about cooking oils. Researchers keep shifting their opinions on many other items as well. Onions, for example, were once considered great and now fears are expressed about their use.
Fruits are considered to be good for health but fruits do not suit all. Citrus fruits are acidic and those who are prone to acidity cannot eat citrus fruits.
To each their own.
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Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do — no matter how old you are! Your body changes through your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Food provides nutrients you need as you age. Use these tips to choose foods for better health at each stage of life.
Meals are more enjoyable when you eat with others. Invite a friend to join you or take part in a potluck at least twice a week. A senior center or place of worship may offer meals that are shared with others. There are many ways to make mealtimes pleasing
Learn to recognize how much to eat so you can control portion size. My Plate’s Super Tracker shows amounts of food you need. When eating out, pack part of your meal to eat later. One restaurant dish might be enough for two meals or more.
Foods may seem to lose their flavor as you age. If favorite dishes taste different, it may not be the cook! Maybe your sense of smell, sense of taste, or both have changed. Medicines may also change how foods taste. Add flavor to your meals with herbs and spices.
Don’t take a chance with your health. A food-related illness can be life threatening for an older person. Throw out food that might not be safe. Avoid certain foods that are always risky for an older person, such as unpasteurized dairy foods. Other foods can be harmful to you when they are raw or undercooked, such as eggs, sprouts, fish, shellfish, meat, or poultry.
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