India, Aug. 24 -- Refined cooking oils have become a hot topic in the wellness world, with many experts debating whether this everyday staple belongs in our kitchens at all. Frequent consumption has been linked to concerns around inflammation, raised LDL cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But that doesn't mean you have to bid goodbye to cooking fats altogether - the trick may simply lie in choosing better, less processed options.

Dr Alok Chopra, founder-director and consultant cardiologist at Aashlok Hospital with more than 40 years of experience, is highlighting cooking oils and fats that he considers healthier alternatives to refined oils and suitable for everyday cooking. In an Instagram video shar...