Cooking Oils Explained Simply: The Only 2 Oils You Need for Your Heart | Dr Kiat

Check your kitchen cabinet.
The oil you use every day may be affecting your heart health more than you realise.

In this episode, Dr Kiat breaks down cooking oils into a simple framework: saturated vs unsaturated fats. From olive oil and macadamia oil to seed oils, omega-3, and MCT - this is a practical, evidence-based guide to choosing the right oils for everyday cooking.

If you’ve ever wondered what oil to use for high heat, stir-frying, or daily meals - this video gives you a clear answer.

What You’ll Learn
1. The only framework you need to understand all cooking oils
2. Why saturated fats (butter, coconut oil) may raise LDL cholesterol
3. Why monounsaturated oils (olive oil, macadamia oil) are preferred
4. How seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower) behave under high heat
5. Why omega-3 fats are beneficial but sensitive to heat
6. The difference between coconut oil and MCT oil

00:00 The Oil in Your Kitchen May Be Hurting Your Heart
00:12 The Only Framework You Need: Saturated vs Unsaturated
00:25 Saturated Fats Explained (Butter, Coconut Oil, Ghee)
00:42 Unsaturated Oils: The Two Types That Matter
00:55 Why I Prefer Monounsaturated Oils
01:15 Olive Oil and High Heat: Myth vs Reality
01:35 The Only Oils You Need at Home
01:50 Why I’m Cautious with Seed Oils
02:35 Omega-3: Benefits and Cooking Mistakes
03:00 Best Ways to Cook Fish (Protect Omega-3)
03:20 Coconut Oil vs MCT Oil Explained
03:45 Final Advice

If you know someone who thinks olive oil is only for salads, send this to them.

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