"Best Cooking Oil for Your Heart - Cardiologist Explains (2026)"

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What's the BEST cooking oil for your heart? Is coconut oil actually healthy?

As a cardiologist, I'm breaking down the SCIENCE behind cooking oils and busting myths about coconut oil!



???? KEY SCIENCE:

**WHEN OIL HEATS:**
- Oxidation → Free radicals
- Smoke point → Toxic aldehydes
- Reusing oil → Increases heart disease risk

**BEST OILS FOR HEART HEALTH:**
1️⃣ OLIVE OIL (Extra Virgin) - #1 Choice!
• Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Contains antioxidants
• Reduces heart attack risk by 30%

2️⃣ CANOLA / SOYBEAN OIL
• Low saturated fat
• Heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats

3️⃣ PALM OIL - Okay in moderation

**COCONUT OIL TRUTH:**
❌ 82% saturated fat (HIGHER than butter!)
❌ Raises bad cholesterol (LDL) by 10 mg/dL
❌ American Heart Association says: AVOID
❌ NOT a health food - use sparingly for flavor only

**COCONUT MILK:**
- Also high in saturated fat
- Okay for traditional dishes (curry, ginataan)
- Use in moderation, not daily

???? DR. RICKY'S 5 TIPS:
1. Use olive oil as your default
2. Never let oil smoke (too hot!)
3. Don't reuse frying oil
4. Limit coconut oil to 1-2x/week
5. Store oil in cool, dark place

???? SOURCES:
- American Heart Association 2026 Dietary Guidance
- Circulation Journal 2020: Coconut Oil & Cardiovascular Risk
- 2018 Australian Study: Oxidative Stability of Cooking Oils

???? ABOUT ME:
Dr. Ricardo Javison (Dr. Ricky), MD, MBA
Cardiologist & CEO, Camarin Doctors Hospital
Quezon City, Philippines

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???? COMMENT: What cooking oil do you use at home?

⚕️ DISCLAIMER: Educational content. Consult your doctor for personalized dietary advice.

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