Food consumption trends around the world have shifted dramatically in recent years. It is clear that customers are more cognizant of their food habits and physical activities. Consumers are making intentional decisions to choose healthy and sustainable products for daily usage, making holistic health and general well-being a major focus.
“Active and regular fitness regimes lead to good health, maintaining a healthy weight, and enhancing mental wellness. In addition to that, eating better and healthy food further lowers the chances of developing chronic diseases and results in a healthy lifestyle,” Akshay Modi, Managing Director, Modi Naturals Ltd stated.
While we give utmost importance to the diet being followed every day, we tend to overlook or ignore one of the most essential parts of the food which includes the oil we choose for cooking.
“As we are aware that balanced nutrition is an integral factor for nourishing the body, using good quality and the right products is equally essential for boosting one’s immunity. Oil is an important and basic ingredient in cooking and contributes majorly to one’s health. Thus, taking a proactive decision to choose the right cooking oil is the first step toward an active and healthy lifestyle,” he added.
There are a variety of edible oils available in the market and a conscious consumer should choose an oil that has the goodness of olive oil, antioxidants, and a high smoke point for everyday cooking.
According to Akshay Modi, “An oil that is blended or multisource oil, with the goodness of olive oil, is quite beneficial for health as it includes antioxidants; making it the ultimate oil for Indian cooking.”
“Another key element is the high smoke point which is not only ideal for everyday cooking but also perfect for frying and deep frying. The high smoke point prevents fatty acid breakdown at high temperatures, thus making food healthier,” he added.
Ideally, your edible oil should also have Oryzanol which is a powerful natural antioxidant that protects against heart disease by maintaining optimum cholesterol levels (reducing LDL and increasing HDL). It also helps prevent other lifestyle conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Perfect cooking oil should have low absorption of oil which makes the food lighter yet keeps it healthier and tastier, he stated.
Hence, it is very important to know the key components of choosing the most important thing- cooking oil, which is consumed by the entire family every day. Choose the right cooking oil for your family today to have a better tomorrow!