Deep-fried Foods Fitting in Healthy Diet

Although people tend to have the preconceived idea of that low-fat equals healthy, as a matter of fact, we do need some oil in our diet.

All food, in moderation, can fit in a healthy diet, even an occasional “fried food party” at home.

You may find that it has a thin strip among the large segments that correspond to different food groups, if you’ve studied the healthy diet pyramid. The thin strip represents healthy oils. People on a 2,000-calorie diet have an “allowance” of 6 teaspoons of oil daily.

If you can't give up fried foods, you can make them healthier.You can minimize oil absorption and maximize the flavor, color and texture of deep-fried foods with a few stepalans.

1. Choose a healthy frying oil with a smoke point of at least 400 degrees F. The smoke point refers to the point where the oil begins to break down. You can use unsaturated oils to fry your foods, such as corn, peanut, soybean, canola, safflower, or sunflower oil.

2. Heat the oil to the proper temperature (generally 350 to 375 degrees F), as oil that isn't hot enough leads to increased oil absorption.

3. Make sure the oil returns to the right temperature in between each batch of food.

4. Remember that moderation is the key with higher-fat foods. Balance your menu by serving right amount of fruits and veggies as side dishes.