Description
Vegetable oils are triglycerides extracted from plants. Some of these oils have been part of human culture for millennia. Edible vegetable oils are used in food, both in cooking and as supplements. They are often labeled heart-healthy and recommended as an alternative to sources of saturated fat, such as butter, lard, and tallow. The reason vegetable oils are considered heart-healthy is that studies consistently link polyunsaturated fat to a reduced risk of heart problems.
