The speaker discusses the healthiest cooking oils in the Indian market. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right oil for cooking, as refined oils can lead to health problems such as weight gain, heart blockage, diabetes, and cancer. The speaker argues that refined oils are "spoiled" due to the high-temperature extraction process, which destroys vitamins and minerals and creates trans fats.
Instead, they recommend using cold-pressed or wood-pressed versions of sesame oil, mustard oil, coconut oil, and groundnut oil. These oils are rich in nutrients, have high smoking points, and are suitable for Indian cooking. The speaker also mentions ghee (clarified butter) as a healthy option, but notes that it can be expensive.
The speaker criticizes the marketing campaigns that have led people to switch from traditional oils to refined oils. They also mention that some oils, such as coconut oil and mustard oil, have been unfairly targeted due to misconceptions about their health benefits.
In conclusion, the speaker recommends using cold-pressed oils and ghee for cooking, and encourages viewers to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Oil is an integral part of Indian cooking.
2. Most people in India use refined oil for cooking.
3. Refined oil is extracted at high temperatures using chemical solvents.
4. The refining process destroys vitamins and minerals in the oil.
5. The refining process breaks healthy fatty acid bonds and forms trans fats.
6. Preservatives like TBHQ and foaming agents like dimethyl siloxane are added to refined oil.
7. Refined oil loses its natural properties and healthy fats during the refining process.
8. Over 90% of people use refined oil for cooking three to four times a day.
9. Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils, but it is expensive in India.
10. Some tests have revealed that 60-90% of imported olive oil is adulterated.
11. Olive oil is not suitable for Indian cooking.
12. Cold-pressed or wood-pressed versions of sesame oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, and coconut oil are healthy options for Indian cooking.
13. Cold-pressing is an ancient method that retains the vitamins, minerals, and aroma of the oil.
14. These oils have high smoking points, making them ideal for shallow and deep frying.
15. Coconut oil contains a special type of medium-chain fatty acid that increases good cholesterol.
16. There are over 1,500 studies that prove coconut oil is among the healthiest foods on the planet.
17. Mustard oil has been targeted in the past due to its high content of erucic acid.
18. A study conducted on laboratory rats showed that high quantities of mustard oil caused heart problems, but no harmful effects have been proven in humans.
19. Mustard oil has been used as a staple in countries like India, Bangladesh, China, and Korea for centuries.
20. A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences found that mustard oil has an ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.
21. Ghee (clarified butter) is a healthy option for cooking and has the highest smoking point among all oils.
22. Ghee is sold in the United States as a premium cooking oil.
23. The only downside of ghee is that it might not be an affordable option for daily cooking.
24. Cold-pressed versions of mustard, sesame, coconut, and groundnut oils are the best options for Indian cooking.
25. Ghee is a bit expensive but ideal for all types of cooking.