hypertension, or high blood pressure, has become a common chronic disease affecting people’s health. Accurate control of dietary oil intake is an important part of controlling hypertension and maintaining health.
As we all know, excessive consumption of oils leads to increased triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the body, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. Therefore, proper control of the amount of oil used in daily cooking can effectively reduce blood pressure.
### How to Control Oily Intake
1. **Understand the Unit of Oil Consumption**: In order to accurately control the intake of oils, we must first understand the unit of measurement. The commonly used units are grams, milliliter, and teaspoons. For example, one tablespoon (15 ml) of cooking oil is equivalent to 10 grams.
2. **Reduce Cooking Oil**: It is recommended that adults consume no more than 25-30 grams of edible oils per day. To achieve this, we can do the following:
– When frying, it’s best to use non-stick cookware or a pan with a large surface area. This allows the oil to disperse and reduces the amount of oil absorbed by the food.
– Before cooking, you can heat the pot and add some water, then pour in the oil after the water boils. In this way, most of the oil will float on top of the water during boiling, which can reduce the oil consumption.
3. **Choose Healthy Cooking Oils**: Different types of oils have different nutritional values and effects on blood pressure. According to experts’ advice, we should choose oils with high monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). These include olive oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, and sunflower seed oil.
4. **Reduce Added Oils**: Many processed foods contain a lot of added oils, such as sauces, cookies, and snacks. It is best to control the intake of these foods. When cooking at home, you can add fresh or dried seasonings instead of adding more oil.
5. **Use Oil Absorbing Skills**: To reduce the consumption of added oils during cooking, you can use some oil absorption skills:
– In traditional frying methods, before adding food to the pot containing hot oil, the food needs to be soaked in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel, which can absorb part of the oil.
– You can also use an absorbent paper on top of the food during cooking to prevent direct contact between the oil and the food surface, thereby reducing oil consumption.
### What is An Oil Control Product?
In order to further facilitate the control of dietary oils and achieve better hypertension prevention and treatment results, a series of oil control products have emerged in the market. For example, the Oil Control Product is an innovative kitchen assistant designed to help users control oil intake during cooking.
This product is equipped with a built-in scale that can accurately measure and indicate the amount of added oil. It also has precise volume control functions, so users can cook healthier meals as needed without exceeding oil consumption standards. For those who are concerned about hypertension prevention and treatment, this oil control product may be a good choice.
Through accurate control of dietary oil intake, we can not only effectively lower blood pressure, but also maintain nutritional balance in our food. In addition to controlling the amount of oil intake, we should also adopt a healthy diet, regular exercise, and mental stress management, so as to better achieve hypertension prevention and treatment goals.
