Use vegetable oils for cooking

While shortening and margarine are simple to use in cooking, they frequently include hydrogenated oils. Instead, use heart-healthy plant or vegetable oils like avocado, safflower, or olive oil.

According to The American Heart Association, liquid vegetable oils are the best option for your heart health. Along with a high level of unsaturated fats, they contain additional substances that are important for your health. Safflower oil may lessen inflammation, blood lipids, and blood sugar, according to a 2011 study. Other oils that have been proven to be heart-healthy include olive oil and avocado oil. If you want to reduce your intake of fat and calories, think about baking and broiling your food instead of frying it.