6 Cooking Oils You Should Avoid For Better Health

By Vanshika Gaur
11 Mar 2025, 18:00 IST

There are many cooking oils such as olive oil, avocado oil, and more which are great for overall well-being. However, there are also cooking oils that are harmful for our health. Here are a few oils that should be avoided for better health. Tap to read!

Palm Oil

Palm oil is high in saturated fat and increases LDL (bad cholesterol) which can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil is high in omega-6 fatty acid, trans fat, and leads to oxidation which creates harmful toxins in the body.

Reused Frying Oil

Reused oil breaks down, forming harmful compounds such as oxidation, polymerisation, which can increase health risks such as cancer, inflammation, etc.

Canola Oil

The highly processed canola oil is heated on a very high flame which can cause it to break down and produce harmful compounds.

Corn Oil

It is high in omega-6 fatty acids and is also heated on high flame which causes it to oxidise creating harmful free radicals.

Refined Vegetable Oil

With Omega-6 fatty acids, it is also processed a lot and has chemicals in it which degrades its nutritional value, making it harmful for the health.

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According to PubMed, inhaling the fumes of these cooking oils can pose a serious health hazard. It is advisable to consult a dietitian before making any dietary changes.