Sunflower oil contains less saturated fat than coconut and olive oil, and the excess omega-6 fatty acids it contains won't harm your health if used in moderation, UK nutritionist Rob Hobson told The Daily Mail, the latter reports.
Sunflower oil has a bad reputation due to its particularly high levels of omega-6 fatty acids.
If this fatty acid is consumed in excess without sufficient omega-3, it can contribute to an imbalance that promotes inflammation.
But there is no need to throw out your sunflower oil just yet, according to Hobson, as it's perfectly healthy to use in moderation.
It is also lower in saturated fat than olive oil and coconut oil at around 1.5g per serving.
And sunflower oil has a much higher smoke point at 232 degrees, making it great for frying.
But for those who are not satisfied with the taste of sunflower oil, Hobson advises to try rapeseed and flaxseed.
They are also lower than olive oil in saturated fat, with 1.1g per serving, because they contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is an omega-3 fatty acid, a type of fat found in fish and essential for heart and brain health.
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