Walk into any Indian supermarket and the choice of cooking oils can be confusing.
Coconut oil. Gingelly oil. Rice bran oil. Sunflower oil. Palm oil. Soybean oil. Groundnut oil.
Every oil seems to have its own health claim.
One is rich in MUFA. Another is rich in PUFA. One is traditional. Another is inexpensive. Some are promoted as heart-friendly.
So, which edible oil is actually healthy? And can we find an oil that is both healthy and economical?
The answer is not as simple as choosing one “best” oil.
To understand why, we first need to understand the different types of fats.