My family is my confidence. Nothing comes before my family, and everything I do, it’s for them. Even the world acknowledge the importance of family, and that’s the reason why the United Nations marks May 15 as the International Families Day. This International Families Day 2025 themes “Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development.”
As a housewife, I too have a theme in my mind that focuses on prioritizing my family’s health – “Switching to Healthy Cooking Oil”
The Hidden Culprit in My Kitchen – A Wake-Up Call on Cooking Oil
I was quite worried to see my hubby’s declining health. The test reports indicated high cholesterol levels, and this surprised me as I never cooked foods that were high in saturated fats. Where did I miss then? I scanned my kitchen thoroughly looking for the culprit, and I finally found it. It was my cooking oil. I went through the ingredient section and saw, it was high in saturated fats. I researched and learnt that high saturated fats elevates the LDL Bad cholesterol levels, which if ignored, can lead to artery blockage, causing heart attack. I was very sure that I need to replace my cooking oil, and decided to gift my family with the best cooking oil in India, that’s boosts heart and overall health.
Which Cooking Oil is best for my Family?
Before choosing the best cooking oil for my family, I had to know what makes a cooking oil healthy. So, here are the 3 key reasons that helped me in picking the best cooking oil for my family:
The Hidden Difference in Cooking Oils – It’s in the Process
There are many types of cooking oils used in India, what makes them different is their method of extraction and content. If oils are extracted through natural means, like cold-pressing, it retains maximum nutrition. Nutritional value depletes as the extraction involves over-heating and chemical refining, which happens in refining process (post-extraction), solvent extraction method, and high-heat expeller pressing. I knew my family needed the health goodness of cold-pressed cooking oil as it involves mechanical pressing, minimal-heating, no chemicals, and retains nutritional value.
Look Beyond Labels – Choose Oils Rich in MUFA and PUFA
You should look for MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) and PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in the ingredient section of cooking oils because these healthy fats offer significant health benefits compared to saturated and trans fats. MUFAs help lower bad cholesterol (LDL), improve insulin sensitivity, regulate blood sugar, and support heart health by reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. PUFAs, which include essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, support brain and cognitive function, reduce inflammation, promote healthy skin, and also lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thereby improving heart health.
Fortified Goodness – Boost Immunity and Bones with Vitamin-Rich Cooking Oil
You should look for vitamins in cold-pressed cooking oils because fortification with fat-soluble vitamins like A and D significantly enhances the nutritional value of the oil, providing important health benefits. Choosing cold-pressed cooking oils fortified with vitamins A and D help you gain essential nutrients helpful in supporting vision, immunity, and bone health, all while enjoying the natural flavor and cooking qualities of the oil.
Health Re-discovered in Jivo Cold-Pressed Canola Oil
I got all three health-beneficial aspects in Jivo Cold-Pressed Canola Oil.
- It is mechanically pressed under minimal heat and involves no refining or solvent extraction process.
- Healthy Fats – MUFA and PUFA present in the right balance.
- Fortified with Vitamin A and D.
Gifting Healthy Oil this International Families Day
I have got my healthy cooking oil for my family, and I am gifting them something that truly matters—good health. This International Families Day, I’m choosing to protect the hearts and happiness of my loved ones with Jivo Cold-Pressed Canola Oil. Free from chemicals, high in MUFA, and rich in natural nutrients, it’s the small change that brings a big difference to every meal we share.