When it comes to weight loss, "sugar control" is often the first thing that comes to mind, and quitting sugar and carbohydrates has become mainstream for weight loss. With # Controlling oil is more urgent than quitting sugar # trending on Weibo, a more hidden but fattening calorie bomb - edible oil - has surfaced. Researcher He Li from the Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that 1 gram of sugar contains 4 calories, while 1 gram of oil contains up to 9 calories, which is more than twice as much as sugar. However, edible oil does not directly stimulate taste like sweets, and calories are often overlooked, often recharging weight in a more covert way. Moreover, studies have shown that a high oil diet can inhibit the activity of an enzyme in the intestine, block the transmission of satiety signals, and increase appetite, becoming a "food trap" that makes people unknowingly addicted. According to He Li, the daily intake of cooking oil by Chinese residents is as high as 43.2 grams, almost exceeding the recommended amount (25-30 grams per day) by 50%. These excess fats can accumulate around the internal organs, increasing the risk of various chronic diseases. It is estimated that half of the fat intake in the diet of Chinese residents comes from cooking oil, and oil control should start from the kitchen. Therefore, He Li suggests that oil control pots can be used to plan the amount of oil used reasonably; When cooking, steam, boil, blanch, and stir fry should be used more frequently, and frying and deep frying should be minimized as much as possible; When dining out, you can proactively request "less oil"; Use oil absorbing paper to remove excess oil adhering to the surface of food; Using hot water to remove surface oil from hotpot dishes can reduce oil intake by about 30%; Learn to read nutrition labels and choose foods with low fat content. To lose weight, first reduce oil, but avoid extreme abstinence from oil. ”Heli reminds that salt, oil, and sugar are all essential nutrients for the human body, and excessive intake can affect health. (New Society)