We'd rather you didn't rush out and thrust your face straight into a bag of chips, but the official line when it comes to anything fried is that vegetable oil is perfectly fine as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Researchers at the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois have published a new study that reveals there is no link between consuming vegetable oil and the inflammation that is associated with heart disease.
In fact, to maintain a healthy diet for your heart, you need to be consuming between two to four teaspoons a day. (Not Mary Poppins cough-syrup style - but preferably on salads or using it to cook food with.)
Previously, studies indicated that vegetable oils, which are rich in linoleic acid (LA) could be harmful to people because they promote inflammation in animals.
Science Daily reported that Kevin Fritsche, an MU professor and lead researcher of animal science and nutrition in the Division of Animal Sciences said: "In the field of nutrition and health, animals aren't people. We're not saying that you should just go out and consume vegetable oil freely. However, our evidence does suggest that you can achieve a heart-healthy diet by using soybean, canola, corn and sunflower oils instead of animal-based fats when cooking."
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Vegetable oil(01 of10)
Open Image ModalLinoleic acid is essential to keep your heart healthy, so try to consume between two to four teaspoons a day. (credit:Getty Images)
Tomatoes(02 of10)
Open Image ModalOats(03 of10)
Open Image ModalOats contain a soluble fibre called beta glucan, which helps bring down cholesterol levels, particularly LDL which is the worst type of cholesterol. (credit:Alamy)
Avocado(04 of10)
Open Image ModalIt's packed with the 'good' type of fat - monounsaturated - and lowers LDL levels (bad cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease) while raising HDL cholesterol levels in your body. HDL cholesterol prevents your arteries from getting clogged. (credit:Alamy)
Soy(05 of10)
Open Image ModalEdamame is the yummiest form of soy, and it's a great source of protein to replace red meat which can be high in bad cholesterol and saturated fat. (credit:Alamy)
Salmon(06 of10)
Open Image ModalBlueberries(07 of10)
Open Image ModalChickpeas(08 of10)
Open Image ModalChickpeas (as well as kidney beans) are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids - a good alternative to fish for vegetarians. (credit:Alamy)
Spinach(09 of10)
Open Image ModalAlmonds(10 of10)
Open Image ModalLike olive oil, almonds are a good source of healthy fat and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Scatter some over your yogurt in the morning - do not eat the whole bag! (credit:Alamy)