Is frying in a healthy oil (such as olive oil or canola oil) bad? If yes then why and how bad?
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Depends on what you mean by frying.  Are you talking about deep frying where the food is completely immersed?  If that's the case then it's not the healthiest choice for two reasons.  One, you batter or bread the food you are frying and that part is unhealthy.  It adds extra calories and they are empty calories.  Two, between the breading/batter and the fact that the food being fried is basically bathing in the oil allows a lot of the oil to penetrate and remain in the food.  Olive oil is the best kind of oil to cook with for your health because of the omegas, poly and mono unsaturated fats...bottom line your body needs fat to thrive.  It needs the right kind and the right amount.  Olive oil is the right kind but deep frying with it provides too much.  If you are talking about sauteeing, where you are only using a very small amount, say a tablespoon or two is the best.  Totally good for you.  I do that with my veggies all the time!
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Don't know, but can't be worth it - you'll end up with elevated cholesterol and clogged arteries.  Coconut oil is saturated fat, among the worst.
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"Partial hydrogenation, the process used to create trans fatty acids, is primarily used to produce solid fats. However, it also removes essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linolenic acid (omega 3) and linoleic acid (omega 6), because they tend to oxidize, causing the fat to become rancid with prolonged storage or when exposed to the high temperatures used for commercial deep-fat frying."\n\nMany processed foods contain hydrogenated fat or hydrogenated vegetable oil.  These foods containing these ingredients also contain trans fats – and these are thought to be as harmful to heart health as saturated fat.\n\nIronically, it’s the processing of pure vegetable oils – a good source of heart-friendly unsaturates – that creates harmful trans fats! During manufacturing, these liquid oils have hydrogen bubbled through them in a process called hydrogenation to improve their texture, flavour and shelf life. The resulting product is a more solid fat, called hydrogenated fat or hydrogenated vegetable oil, which goes on to be used as an ingredient in many processed foods.\n\nGreat site with lots more info on partially hydrogenated fats below.
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have already discussed the many toxic effects of the unsaturated oils, and I have frequently mentioned that coconut oil doesn't have those toxic effects, though it does contain a small amount of the unsaturated oils. \n\nMany people have asked me to write something on coconut oil. I thought I might write a small book on it, but I realize that there are no suitable channels for distributing such a book -- if the seed-oil industry can eliminate major corporate food products that have used coconut oil for a hundred years, they certainly have the power to prevent dealers from selling a book that would affect their market more seriously. For the present, I will just outline some of the virtues of coconut oil.
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STAY AWAY FROM FRIED FOODS, CHEESES, PNUT BUTTER ETC AS THESE ALL HAVE OIL. \nOPT FOR WHITE MEAT AS OPPOSED TO RED MEATS. EAT LOTS OF FRESH VEGGIES AND SALADS.
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I've been reading that now "experts" are saying that the best oil is coconut oil. Yes.. coconut oil. It is supposed to be very good for you in a lot of ways. I am highly allergic to coconut.. so I don't think I'll be trying it any time soon.. lol
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depends on what you fry them in.  if you fry them in a nonstick pan, with no added fat, then they are not bad.  if you fry them in a stick of butter, then they would be bad.
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Calories are good for you, they are a measurement of energy, which you need. However, there is a reading right next to CALORIES which says CALORIES FROM FAT, and most of the time if the fat is more than 50% of the main caloric intake it is bad. There's a difference between "good" fats and "bad" fats, so you have to know your food groups pretty well. Unsalted peanuts, sunflower seeds, oils, and meats are usually fully saturated with fat from their calories, but these are whole fats which the body takes longer to break down, which means they will burn more calories than something like a donut. These fats are essential, so don't stay away from whole foods that are high in fat. Mainly, look at the sugar content (added sugar) and the grams of carbohydrates.
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Olive oil is very suitable for sauteing and frying. It is sometimes mixed with butter to allow one to fry at higher heat than butter would allow but still get some of the taste of butter. \n\nOlive oil is not suitable for deep frying, though. Use peanut oil for deep frying.\n\nThere are several grades of olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is very flavorful and the most expensive, and people suggest using it for dressings and such. Use a lower grade olive oil to fry with, such as virgin olive oil or just plain olive oil is more economical.\n\nHey--check out the many uses of olive oil on the Olive Oil Page: http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/tips/a/bloliveoil.htm
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Fat has an undeserved reputation as a diet food that is bad for weight loss and health. True, saturated fat is bad for health, as it is proven to clog arteries causing heart disease and stroke. However, health warnings to "avoid saturated fat" have been misinterpreted to mean "avoid ALL fats." But the truth is, good fat is absolutely essential for good health.\n\nWhat Type of Fat is "Good"?\nBy good fat, I mean non-saturated fat - both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. This type of fat or oil has numerous health benefits.\n\nIt transports fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K throughout the body. \nIt cushions and protects internal organs. \nEssential fatty acids (EFAs), benefit your heart, metabolism and immune system. \nSome EFAs are used by the body for structural, hormonal and electrical functions rather than for energy. These EFAs increase metabolic rate and increase fat burn off resulting in loss of weight. \nFat is a concentrated source of energy. \nSaturated Fat\nSaturated fats include Hydrogenated Fats or Trans-Fats - frequently found in commercial bakery products and margarines. Saturated fat is generally solid at room temperature. It is found in animal meats, chicken skin, lard, butter, hard margarine, cheese, whole milk and anything these ingredients are used in, such as cakes, chocolate, biscuits, pies and pastries.
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Olive oil is the best type of cooking oil to use if you're trying to lose weight, because it works for me.
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Flax is beneficial for two reasons. First of all, it provides fiber which helps keep your bowels and digestive tract clear and helps move toxins out sooner, therefore they're less likely to be absorbed into nearby organs (like your prostate). \n\nSecondly, flax oil is a good anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants help to fight free radicals, which is what generally causes cancer. Your body can't get flax oil from whole seeds because the shell is too thick to digest. So if it's ground down into meal, you will be able to absorb the oil from it.\n\nHowever, flax meal or oil is probably not going to cure your cancer. You should definitely see a specialist. Also, there are lots of websites online with good information; check for a cancer clinic or the Mayo clinic (don't just trust any "cure" that you read about on any old website).
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No,other than this, you can also exercise everyday and do not eat so much of oily foods and foods that contains of fats and too much carbohydrates. We must only eat what you need. Do not take in too much fat, salt and sugar in your diet.
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Depending on the type of oil, there is a lot of talk about the saftey of many refined oils and its a marketing goldmine because the moment you suggest something is unsafe and others arnt your tapping into a huge market, tell me the typr of oil ect and I can give you a better answer.\n\nWell that presents a problem, health wise thers a lots of talk about these oils causing cancer and using genetic modification on the crops if you can show me a way out of this problem I can give you a name.
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Bacon works well. As does a "full English fry up." You've not lived until you've had one of those. Bacon, sausages, beans, fried tomatoes, fried mushrooms, hashed browns and fried eggs all served up with a Cockney smile. i.e cigarette and tea stained.
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2 tea spoons olive oil on toast is very good for our circulatory system. It prevents cholesterol clogging and heart infarcts.
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I just heard the other day that castor oil isn't good for you. I don't know for sure but you might want to check it out first.