India, June 16 -- From your morning tadka to your evening salad dressing, cooking oils are a staple in most kitchens. But while they may enhance the flavour of your meals, they also play a much deeper role in your health, especially when it comes to your heart.

Dr Alok Chopra, cardiologist and functional medicine expert, shared in his June 15 post how your daily oil choices can impact your heart health, for better or worse. (Also read: Cardiologist warns 'many sunscreens are loaded with cancer-causing chemicals': Here's how to choose safe options )

Dr Alok says in his post, "What if I told you that your so-called heart-healthy cooking oil is slowly damaging your heart?" He warns that seed oils like sunflower, soybean, canola, and corn o...