Is Cooking Oil Really the Problem? Dr. Yousuf Kamal Mirza Explains 5 Things Every Consumer Should Look For

Cooking oil is a fundamental component in our daily meals, used for preparing breakfast and cooking family favorites. However, many people associate cooking oil with health issues, often disregarding the importance of selecting the right type and quality of oil. According to Dr. Yousuf Kamal Mirza, a Senior Consultant Physician at Aga Khan University Hospital and Tabba Heart and Medilink Clinics, fats, like carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins, are crucial for our health.

The crucial aspect is identifying which fats to include in our diets and understanding what to look for when choosing cooking oil. Dr. Mirza advises consumers to focus on the nutritional composition, quality, and cooking performance of the oil, rather than just its taste, price, or convenience. Five key factors to consider when selecting cooking oil include: zero cholesterol and unsaturated fats, the presence of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, and E, minimal oil absorption by food, and high-quality refining.

These attributes are all present in Mezan 5 PRO, a cooking oil that also highlights the importance of choosing the right oil for our daily meals.