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5 Reasons You Should Avoid Cooking With Dirty Oil

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Cooking with dirty oil, especially reused oil that’s become rancid, can lead to several negative side effects including  unpleasant taste and smell.
People keep using oil all over again as a way of saving cost and it is especially tempting in these times of economic crunch, but there is no understating the fact that reusing dirty oil for cooking can have its negative effects on the health and well-being.

Here are five side effects of cooking with dirty oil.

Cancer risk 

 Some studies link the consumption of highly degraded cooking oil to an increased risk of certain cancers.

Increased cholesterol 

Consuming food cooked in old oil can lead to a rise in LDL levels, which increase the  risk of heart disease. 

Loss in nutrient

Food cooked in old oil may lose some of its nutritional value due to the breakdown of vitamins and minerals.https://gwg.ng/2024/11/08/tuface-partners-tinubu-govt-to-grow-jobs/

Harmful by-products

When you use oil repeatedly, it produces harmful compounds like aldehydes and free radicals which can be absorbed into the food you cook. This according to experts can cause inflammation and cell damage in the body. 

Digestion Problem

The  smell of old dirty oil and it’s rancid taste is not just repulsing in sight but can also upset the stomach and cause digestive discomfort.

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